Psalms 49:18

The Evanescence of Wealth

17For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. 18Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul— and men praise you when you prosper— 19he will join the generation of his fathers, who will never see the light of day.

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Berean Standard Bible
Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul— and men praise you when you prosper—
American Standard Version (1901)
Though while he lived he blessed his soul (And men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself),
Bible in Basic English
Though he might have pride in his soul in his life-time, and men will give you praise if you do well for yourself,
Free Bible Version
They congratulate themselves for all they possess—people always praise you when you do well—
Geneva Bible 1599
For while he liued, he reioyced himselfe: and men will prayse thee, when thou makest much of thy selfe.
King James (Authorized) Version
Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.
One Unity Resource Bible
Though while he lived he blessed his soul— and men yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to you when you do well for yourself—
Translation for Translators
While a rich person is alive, he congratulates himself, and people praise him for being successful,
Unlocked Literal Bible
He blessed his soul while he lived— and men praise you when you live for yourself—
Noah Webster Bible
Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.
World English Bible
Though while he lived he blessed his soul— and men praise you when you do well for yourself—
Young's Literal Translation
For his soul in his life he blesseth, (And they praise thee when thou dost well for thyself.)