Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.
In honour
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Bible References
In honour
Psalm 49:20
Man, like the animals, does not go on for ever; he comes to an end like the beasts.
Psalm 39:5
You have made my days no longer than a hand's measure; and my years are nothing in your eyes; truly, every man is but a breath. (Selah.)
James 1:10
But the man of wealth, that he is made low; because like the flower of the grass he will come to his end.
1 Peter 1:24
For it is said, All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flower of the grass. The grass becomes dry and the flower dead:
Beasts
Ecclesiastes 3:18
I said in my heart, It is because of the sons of men, so that God may put them to the test and that they may see themselves as beasts.
Ecclesiastes 9:12
Even man has no knowledge of his time; like fishes taken in an evil net, or like birds taken by deceit, are the sons of men taken in an evil time when it comes suddenly on them.
General references
Psalm 94:11
The Lord has knowledge of the thoughts of man, for they are only a breath.