Psalms 49:6
who put their trust in their wealth, and boast of their boundless riches?
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
In Context
5Why should I be afraid in the days of misfortune, when circled by wicked and cunning foes,
7For assuredly no one can ransom themselves, or give to God the price of their life,
Cross References
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 52:7“Look” (they will say) “at the hero who did not make God his stronghold, but trusted in his great wealth and in the strength of his riches.”
Psalms 56:7Pay them out for their sin, O God, hurl down the strong in your anger.
Psalms 112:7They will not be afraid of evil tidings, with steady heart they trust the Lord.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 49:2-6
A Call to Attention. 1 Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: 2 Both low and high, rich and poor, together. 3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. 4 I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp. 5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about? This is the psalmist's preface to his discourse concerning the vanity of the world and its insufficiency… Read the whole commentary →