Psalms 49:10

(49:11) For he must see that wise men die, that together the fool and the brutish person perish and leave to others their wealth.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.

In Context

9(49:10) And should he still live for ever? not see the pit?

11(49:12) Their inward thought is, that their houses are to be for ever, their dwelling-places, from generation to generation; they call them by their own names in [various] countries.

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Cross References

Psalms 17:14From these men—thy hand—O Lord, from the men of this world, whose portion is in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hidden treasure: they have children in plenty, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.

Psalms 49:17(49:18) For when he dieth he can take nothing away; his glory will not descend after him.

Psalms 89:49(89:50) Where are thy former kindnesses, O Lord, which thou hast sworn unto David by thy truth?

Psalms 94:8Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye become intelligent!

Proverbs 12:1Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

Proverbs 30:2“Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a common man.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 49:7-15

The Vanity of Worldly Riches; The End of the Wicked. 6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; 7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: 8 (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:) 9 That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption. 10 For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others. 11 Their inward thought is, that… Read the whole commentary →

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