Psalms 49:10

For he sees that wise men die; likewise the fool and the senseless perish, and leave their wealth to others.

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In The King James Version

For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.

In Context

9that he should live on forever, that he should not see corruption.

11Their inward thought is that their houses will endure forever, and their dwelling places to all generations. They name their lands after themselves.

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Cross References

Psalms 17:14from men by your hand, LORD, from men of the world, whose portion is in this life. You fill the belly of your cherished ones. Your sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children.

Psalms 49:17for when he dies he will carry nothing away. His glory won’t descend after him.

Psalms 89:49Lord, where are your former loving kindnesses, which you swore to David in your faithfulness?

Psalms 94:8Consider, you senseless among the people; you fools, when will you be wise?

Proverbs 12:1Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

Proverbs 30:2“Surely I am the most ignorant man, and don’t have a man’s understanding.

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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