Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich and his wealth multiplies!
New American Standard Bible
When the
King James Version
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
Holman Bible
when the wealth
International Standard Version
Don't be afraid when someone gets rich, when the glory of his household increases.
A Conservative Version
Be not thou afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased.
American Standard Version
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased.
Amplified
Be not afraid when [an ungodly] man becomes rich,
When the wealth and glory of his house are increased;
Bible in Basic English
Have no fear when wealth comes to a man, and the glory of his house is increased;
Darby Translation
Be not afraid when a man becometh rich, when the glory of his house is increased:
Julia Smith Translation
Thou shalt not fear when a man shall be enriched, and when the honor of his house shall be increased;
King James 2000
Be not afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
Lexham Expanded Bible
Do not fear when a man becomes rich, when the wealth of his house increases,
Modern King James verseion
Be not afraid when one becomes rich, when the glory of his house increases;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Be not thou afraid, though one be made rich, or if the glory of his house be increased;
New Heart English Bible
Do not be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased.
The Emphasized Bible
Do not fear, When a man becometh rich, When the glory of his house increaseth;
Webster
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
World English Bible
Don't be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased.
Youngs Literal Translation
Fear not, when one maketh wealth, When the honour of his house is abundant,
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 49:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Misplaced Trust In Wealth
15 But God will rescue my life from the power of Sheol; certainly he will pull me to safety. (Selah) 16 Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich and his wealth multiplies! 17 For he will take nothing with him when he dies; his wealth will not follow him down into the grave.
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Cross References
Psalm 37:7
Wait patiently for the Lord! Wait confidently for him! Do not fret over the apparent success of a sinner, a man who carries out wicked schemes!
Genesis 31:1
Jacob heard that Laban's sons were complaining, "Jacob has taken everything that belonged to our father! He has gotten rich at our father's expense!"
Esther 3:1-6
Some time later King Ahasuerus promoted Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, exalting him and setting his position above that of all the officials who were with him.
Esther 5:11
Haman then recounted to them his fabulous wealth, his many sons, and how the king had magnified him and exalted him over the king's other officials and servants.
Psalm 37:1
By David. Do not fret when wicked men seem to succeed! Do not envy evildoers!
Psalm 49:5
Why should I be afraid in times of trouble, when the sinful deeds of deceptive men threaten to overwhelm me?
Proverbs 28:12
When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.
Revelation 21:24
The nations will walk by its light and the kings of the earth will bring their grandeur into it.
Revelation 21:26
They will bring the grandeur and the wealth of the nations into it,