Psalms 49:16
So be not afraid when someone grows rich, when the wealth of their house increases.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
In Context
15But God will assuredly ransom my life from the hand of Sheol; for he will receive me. Selah
17Not a shred of it all can they take when they die, wealth cannot follow them down.
Cross References
Genesis 31:1Now Jacob heard Laban’s sons say, “Jacob has taken all that was our father’s, and from that which was our father’s he has acquired all these riches.”
Esther 5:11and recounted to them the greatness of his wealth, how many children he had, and all the ways in which the king had honored him, and how he had promoted him above the officials and the royal courtiers.
Psalms 37:7In silence and patience wait on the Lord. Be not kindled to anger at those who prosper. At those who execute evil devices.
Revelation 21:24The nations walk by the light of it; and the kings of the earth bring their glory into it.
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 →