Psalms 49:10
For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
King James Version
In Context
9That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
Cross References
Psalms 17:14From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
Psalms 49:17For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
Psalms 89:49Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
Psalms 94:8Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?
Proverbs 12:1Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
Proverbs 30:2Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man.
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 →