Psalms 49:11

The grave is their everlasting home, the place they shall live in for ever and ever, though after their own names they called whole lands.

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In The King James Version

Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.

In Context

10But see it they will. Even wise people die, the fool and the brutish perish alike, and abandon their wealth to others.

12Despite their wealth, they perish like dumb animals.

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Cross References

Psalms 10:6Each says in their heart, “I will never be shaken; I will live for all time untouched by misfortune.”

Psalms 64:6They think out their crimes full cunningly hidden deep in their crafty hearts.

Luke 11:39But the Master said to him, “You Pharisees do, it is true, clean the outside of the cup and of the plate, but inside you yourselves are filled with greed and wickedness.

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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