Psalms 49:10
For he seeth that wise men die, and also that the ignorant and foolish perish, and leaue their riches for others.
Geneva Bible 1599
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In Context
9That he may liue still for euer, and not see the graue.
Cross References
Psalms 17:14From men by thine hand, O Lord, from men of the world, who haue their portion in this life, whose bellies thou fillest with thine hid treasure: their children haue ynough, and leaue the rest of their substance for their children.
Psalms 49:17For he shall take nothing away when he dieth, neither shall his pompe descende after him.
Psalms 89:49Lord, where are thy former mercies, which thou swarest vnto Dauid in thy trueth?
Psalms 94:8Vnderstande ye vnwise among the people: and ye fooles, when will ye be wise?
Proverbs 12:1He that loueth instruction, loueth knowledge: but he that hateth correction, is a foole.
Proverbs 30:2Surely I am more foolish then any man, and haue not the vnderstanding of a man in me.
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 →