Psalms 49:17
Not a shred of it all can they take when they die, wealth cannot follow them down.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
In Context
16So be not afraid when someone grows rich, when the wealth of their house increases.
Cross References
Psalms 17:14by your hand, O Lord, from those – whose portion of life is but of this world. But let your treasured ones have food in plenty may their children be full and their children satisfied.
Luke 12:20But God said to the man ‘Fool! This very night your life is being demanded; and as for all you have prepared – who will have it?’
1 Corinthians 15:43sown weak, it rises strong; sown a human body, it rises a spiritual body.
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 →