Psalms 49:12
But man, despite his riches, doesn’t endure. He is like the animals that perish.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.
In Context
13This is the destiny of those who are foolish, and of those who approve their sayings. Selah.
Cross References
Genesis 4:17Cain knew his wife. She conceived, and gave birth to Enoch. He built a city, and named the city after the name of his son, Enoch.
Psalms 49:20A man who has riches without understanding, is like the animals that perish.
Ecclesiastes 3:18I said in my heart, “As for the sons of men, God tests them, so that they may see that they themselves are like animals.
James 1:10and the rich, in that he is made humble, because like the flower in the grass, he will pass away.
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 →