Psalms 49:18

Psalms 49:18

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16 Do not be afraid when one becomes rich,
When the glory of his house is increased;

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

18 Though while he lives ^ahe blesses himself
(For men will praise you when you do well for yourself),

19 He shall go to the generation of his fathers;
They shall never see ^alight.

20 A man who is in honor, yet does not understand,
^aIs like the beasts that perish.

Commentaries:

Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

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Though . . . lived, etc.—literally, "For in his life he blessed his soul," or, "himself" (Luke 12:19, Luke 16:25); yet (Psalms 49:19); he has had his portion.

men will praise . . . thyself—Flatterers enhance the rich fool's self-complacency; the form of address to him strengthens the emphasis of the sentiment.

Psalms 49:16-19

applies this instruction. Be not anxious (Psalms 37:1, etc.), since death cuts off the prosperous wicked whom you dread.

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