English Bible Presentation Sharing - Psalms Book, chapter 49, verse 138 in Web Version

Psalms 49 : 1 (WEB)

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. Hear this, all you peoples. Listen, all you inhabitants of the world,

Psalms 49 : 2 (WEB)

Both low and high, Rich and poor together.

Psalms 49 : 3 (WEB)

My mouth will speak words of wisdom. My heart shall utter understanding.

Psalms 49 : 4 (WEB)

I will incline my ear to a proverb. I will open my riddle on the harp.

Psalms 49 : 5 (WEB)

Why should I fear in the days of evil, When iniquity at my heels surrounds me?

Psalms 49 : 6 (WEB)

Those who trust in their wealth, And boast in the multitude of their riches�

Psalms 49 : 7 (WEB)

None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give God a ransom for him.

Psalms 49 : 8 (WEB)

For the redemption of their life is costly, No payment is ever enough,

Psalms 49 : 9 (WEB)

That he should live on forever, That he should not see corruption.

Psalms 49 : 10 (WEB)

For he sees that wise men die; Likewise the fool and the senseless perish, And leave their wealth to others.

Psalms 49 : 11 (WEB)

Their inward thought is that their houses will endure forever, And their dwelling places to all generations. They name their lands after themselves.

Psalms 49 : 12 (WEB)

But man, despite his riches, doesn't endure. He is like the animals that perish.

Psalms 49 : 13 (WEB)

This is the destiny of those who are foolish, And of those who approve their sayings. Selah.

Psalms 49 : 14 (WEB)

They are appointed as a flock for Sheol. Death shall be their shepherd. The upright shall have dominion over them in the morning. Their beauty shall decay in Sheol, Far from their mansion.

Psalms 49 : 15 (WEB)

But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, For he will receive me. Selah.

Psalms 49 : 16 (WEB)

Don't be afraid when a man is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased.

Psalms 49 : 17 (WEB)

For when he dies he shall carry nothing away. His glory shall not descend after him.

Psalms 49 : 18 (WEB)

Though while he lived he blessed his soul� And men praise you when you do well for yourself�

Psalms 49 : 19 (WEB)

He shall go to the generation of his fathers. They shall never see the light.

Psalms 49 : 20 (WEB)

A man who has riches without understanding, Is like the animals that perish.