Psalms 49:16
Do not be afraid when a man is made rich,when the glory of his house is increased.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
In Context
15But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol,for he will receive me.Selah.
17For when he dies he shall carry nothing away.His glory shall not descend after him.
Cross References
Genesis 31:1He heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, "Jacob has taken away all that was our father's. From that which was our father's, has he gotten all this wealth."
Esther 5:11Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, the multitude of his children, all the things in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.
Psalms 37:7Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him.Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.HEY
Proverbs 28:12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Revelation 21:24The nations will walk in its light. The kings of the earth bring their splendor into it.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 49:16-20
Privilege of the Godly. 15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah. 16 Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased; 17 For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him. 18 Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. 19 He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light. 20 Man that is in honour, and understandeth… Read the whole commentary →