Psalms 49:16
(49-17) Be not thou afraid when one waxeth rich, when the wealth of his house is increased;
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
In Context
17(49-18) For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; his wealth shall not descend after him.
Cross References
Genesis 31:1And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying: 'Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's; and of that which was our father's hath he gotten all this wealth.'
Esther 5:11And Haman recounted unto them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and everything as to how the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.
Psalms 37:7Resign thyself unto the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Proverbs 28:12When the righteous exult, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 49:16-20
Privilege of the Godly. 15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah. 16 Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased; 17 For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him. 18 Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. 19 He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light. 20 Man that is in honour, and understandeth… Read the whole commentary →