Psalms 49:14

Like sheep they descend to Sheol with Death for their shepherd; down they go straight to the grave, and their form wastes away in their home below.

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In The King James Version

Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.

In Context

13This is the fate of the confident fool, and the end of those who are pleased with their portion. Selah

15But God will assuredly ransom my life from the hand of Sheol; for he will receive me. Selah

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Cross References

Psalms 9:17Let the wicked depart to Sheol, all the nations that live forgetful of God.

Psalms 39:11When you rebuke someone to punish their sins, you consume, like a moth, what they tresure. Everyone is only a breath. Selah

Psalms 47:3He subdues the peoples under us, the nations under our feet;

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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