Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Psalm 49:14
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Berean Standard Bible
Like sheep they are destined for Sheol. Death will be their shepherd. The upright will rule them in the morning, and their form will decay in Sheol, far from their lofty abode.
King James Version
Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
World English Bible
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.
American Standard Version
They are appointed as a flock for Sheol; Death shall be their shepherd: And the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; And their beauty shall be for Sheol to consume, That there be no habitation for it.
Berean Literal Bible
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Psalm 49
12 But a man, despite his wealth, cannot endure; he is like the beasts that perish.
13 This is the fate of the foolish and their followers who endorse their sayings. Selah
15 But God will redeem my life from Sheol, for He will surely take me to Himself. Selah
16 Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases.
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