Psalms 49:13
This their way vttereth their foolishnes: yet their posteritie delite in their talke. Selah.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
In Context
12But man shall not continue in honour: he is like the beastes that die.
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 3:19For the condition of the children of men, and the condition of beasts are euen as one condition vnto them. As the one dyeth, so dyeth the other: for they haue all one breath, and there is no excellency of man aboue ye beast: for all is vanitie.
Luke 11:47Wo be to you: for ye builde the sepulchres of the Prophetes, and your fathers killed them.
Luke 16:27Then he said, I pray thee therfore, father, that thou wouldest sende him to my fathers 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 →