Psalm 49:16

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Psalm 49:16

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Berean Standard Bible

Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases.

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KJV

King James Version

Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

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WEB

World English Bible

Don’t be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

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ASV

American Standard Version

Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased:

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Psalm 49

¹⁴ 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.

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.

¹⁷ For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down.

¹⁸ Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul—and men praise you when you prosper—

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