Psalms 49:13

This is the destiny of those who are foolish, 2 and of those who approve their sayings. Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·. 1

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In The King James Version

This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.

In Context

12But man, despite his riches, does not endure. 2 He is like the animals that perish. 1

14They are appointed as a flock for Sheol ·Place of the dead·. 2 Death shall be their shepherd. 1 The upright shall have dominion over them in the morning. 2 Their beauty shall decay in Sheol ·Place of the dead·, 2 far from their mansion. 1

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Cross References

Luke 11:47Woe to you! For you build the tombs of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.

Luke 16:27“He said, ‘I ask you therefore, Abba father, that you would send him to 'Avi ·my Father·’s house;

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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