Psalms 49:19
they must join their ancestors, who see the light nevermore.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light.
In Context
20The wealthy are without understanding, they perish like dumb animals.
Cross References
Genesis 15:15But you will go to your fathers in peace; you will be buried in a good old age.
Matthew 8:12while the heirs to the kingdom will be banished into the darkness outside; there, there will be weeping and grinding of teeth.”
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?’
Jude 1:13they are wild sea waves, foaming with their own shame; they are ‘wandering stars,’ for which the blackest darkness has been reserved for ever.
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 →