Thematic Bible
Psalm 49:1 (show verse)
Listen to this, all you people! Pay attention, all you who live in the world,
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Psalm 49:2 (show verse)
both average people and those of means, the rich and the poor together.
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Psalm 49:3 (show verse)
My mouth will speak wisely, and I will understand what I think about.
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Psalm 49:4 (show verse)
I will focus my attention on a proverb; I will use the harp to expound my riddle.
Psalm 49:5 (show verse)
Why should I be afraid when evil days come my way, when the wickedness of those who deceive me surrounds me
Psalm 49:6 (show verse)
those who put confidence in their wealth and boast about their great riches?
Psalm 49:7 (show verse)
No man can redeem the life of another, nor can he give to God a sufficient payment for him
Psalm 49:8 (show verse)
for it would cost too much to redeem his life, and the payments would go on forever
Psalm 49:9 (show verse)
that he should go on living and not see corruption.
Psalm 49:10 (show verse)
Indeed, he will see wise people die; the stupid and the senseless will meet their doom and leave their wealth to others.
Psalm 49:11 (show verse)
Their inner thoughts are on their homes forever; their dwellings from generation to generation. They even name their lands after themselves.
Psalm 49:12 (show verse)
But humanity cannot last, despite its conceit; it will pass away just like the animals.
Psalm 49:13 (show verse)
This is the fate of those who are foolish and of those who correct their words after they speak. Interlude
Psalm 49:14 (show verse)
Like sheep, they are destined for the realm of the dead, with death as their shepherd. The upright will have dominion over them in the morning; their strength will be consumed in the afterlife, so that they have no home.
Psalm 49:15 (show verse)
God will truly redeem me from the power of Sheol. He will surely receive me! Interlude
Psalm 49:16 (show verse)
Don't be afraid when someone gets rich, when the glory of his household increases.
Psalm 49:17 (show verse)
When he dies, he will not be able to take it all with him his possessions will not follow him to the grave,
Psalm 49:18 (show verse)
although he considers himself blessed while he's alive. Though people praise you for doing well,
Psalm 49:19 (show verse)
you will end up like your ancestors' generation, never again to see the light of day!
Psalm 49:20 (show verse)
Humanity, despite its conceit, does not understand that it will perish, just like the animals. A song of Asaph.