Psalms 49:13
This is the fate of the confident fool, and the end of those who are pleased with their portion. Selah
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
In Context
12Despite their wealth, they perish like dumb animals.
Cross References
Luke 11:47Alas for you! You build the monuments of the prophets whom your ancestors killed.
Luke 16:27‘Then, Father,’ he said, ‘I beg you to send Lazarus to my father’s house
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 →