Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Psalm 49:17
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Berean Standard Bible
For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down.
King James Version
For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
World English Bible
for when he dies he will carry nothing away. His glory won’t descend after him.
American Standard Version
For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Psalm 49
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—
19 he will join the generation of his fathers, who will never see the light of day.
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