Psalms 49:16

The Evanescence of Wealth

15But God will redeem my life from Sheol, for He will surely take me to Himself. Selah 16Do not be amazed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases. 17For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down.

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Berean Standard Bible
Do not be amazed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases.
American Standard Version (1901)
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased:
Bible in Basic English
Have no fear when wealth comes to a man, and the glory of his house is increased;
Free Bible Version
Don't be disturbed when people become rich, filling their houses with possessions.
Geneva Bible 1599
Be not thou afrayd when one is made rich, and when the glory of his house is increased.
King James (Authorized) Version
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
One Unity Resource Bible
Don’t be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased.
Translation for Translators
So, do not be dismayed when someone becomes rich and the houses where they live become more and more luxurious,
Unlocked Literal Bible
Do not be afraid when one becomes rich, and the glory of his house increases.
Noah Webster Bible
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
World English Bible
Don’t be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
Young's Literal Translation
Fear not, when one maketh wealth, When the honour of his house is abundant,