Psalms 49:6
Psalms 49:6 in Multiple Translations
They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
Even of those whose faith is in their wealth, and whose hearts are lifted up because of their stores.
They trust in their wealth; they boast about their riches,
They trust in their goods, and boast them selues in the multitude of their riches.
Those trusting on their wealth, And in the multitude of their riches, Do shew themselves foolish.
Those who trust in their wealth, and boast in the multitude of their riches—
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
And the heavens shall declare his justice: for God is judge.
by evil men who trust that things will always go well for them because they are wealthy, and who boast about being very rich.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 49:6
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Psalms 49:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לָ֣/מָּה
אִ֭ירָא
בִּ֣/ימֵי
רָ֑ע
עֲוֺ֖ן
עֲקֵבַ֣/י
יְסוּבֵּֽ/נִי
לָ֣/מָּה
mâh
H4100
what?
Prep | Part
אִ֭ירָא
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
בִּ֣/ימֵי
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-mp
רָ֑ע
raʻ
H7451
bad
Adj
עֲוֺ֖ן
ʻâvôn
H5771
iniquity
N-cs
עֲקֵבַ֣/י
ʻâqêb
H6120
supplanting
N-mp | Suff
יְסוּבֵּֽ/נִי
çâbab
H5437
to turn
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 49:6
לָ֣/מָּה
mâh
H4100
"what?"
Prep | Part
This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.
Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may
Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.
אִ֭ירָא
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
בִּ֣/ימֵי
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
רָ֑ע
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Adj
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
עֲוֺ֖ן
ʻâvôn
H5771
"iniquity"
N-cs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means moral evil or sin, like the kind God sees in people's hearts. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms. This concept is key to understanding human nature.
Definition: : crime 1) perversity, depravity, iniquity, guilt or punishment of iniquity 1a) iniquity 1b) guilt of iniquity, guilt (as great), guilt (of condition) 1c) consequence of or punishment for iniquity
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin. See also: Genesis 4:13; Psalms 107:17; Psalms 18:24.
עֲקֵבַ֣/י
ʻâqêb
H6120
"supplanting"
N-mp | Suff
This word means a deceiver or one who lies in wait to attack. It is not to be confused with H6119, which refers to the heel of the foot. The word is used to describe someone who seeks to supplant or overthrow another.
Definition: overreacher, supplanter
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: heel (by mistake for H6119 (עָקֵב)). See also: Psalms 49:6.
יְסוּבֵּֽ/נִי
çâbab
H5437
"to turn"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To turn or surround is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can be used literally or figuratively. It appears in the Bible to describe changing direction or surrounding something.
Definition: : turn/bring_around 1) to turn, turn about or around or aside or back or towards, go about or around, surround, encircle, change direction 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn, turn about, be brought round, change 1a2) to march or walk around, go partly around, circle about, skirt, make a round, make a circuit, go about to, surround, encompass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to turn oneself, close round, turn round 1b2) to be turned over to 1c) (Piel) to turn about, change, transform 1d) (Poel) 1d1) to encompass, surround 1d2) to come about, assemble round 1d3) to march, go about 1d4) to enclose, envelop 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to turn, cause to turn, turn back, reverse, bring over, turn into, bring round 1e2) to cause to go around, surround, encompass 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be turned 1f2) to be surrounded
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: bring, cast, fetch, lead, make, walk, [idiom] whirl, [idiom] round about, be about on every side, apply, avoid, beset (about), besiege, bring again, carry (about), change, cause to come about, [idiom] circuit, (fetch a) compass (about, round), drive, environ, [idiom] on every side, beset (close, come, compass, go, stand) round about, inclose, remove, return, set, sit down, turn (self) (about, aside, away, back). See also: Genesis 2:11; 1 Chronicles 16:43; Psalms 7:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 49:6
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- Context
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- Psalms 49:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 49:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 49:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 49:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 49:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 49:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 49:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 49:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 49:6
- Sermons on Psalms 49:6
Context — The Evanescence of Wealth
4I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle with the harp:
5Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me?
6They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.
7No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God. 8For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Timothy 6:17 | Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. |
| 2 | Psalms 52:7 | “Look at the man who did not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his wealth and strengthened himself by destruction.” |
| 3 | Jeremiah 9:23 | This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 28:4–5 | By your wisdom and understanding you have gained your wealth and amassed gold and silver for your treasuries. By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, but your heart has grown proud because of it. |
| 5 | Mark 10:24 | And the disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! |
| 6 | Luke 12:19 | Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ |
| 7 | Proverbs 11:28 | He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage. |
| 8 | Esther 5:11 | Haman recounted to them his glorious wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honored and promoted him over the other officials and servants. |
| 9 | Job 31:24–25 | If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security, if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much, |
| 10 | Proverbs 10:15 | The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor. |
Psalms 49:6 Summary
This verse is warning us that some people put all their trust in their wealth and riches, thinking it will keep them safe. But the Bible says that wealth and riches are not enough to save us, as seen in Psalms 49:7. We should instead put our trust in God, who is our true treasure, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:20. By keeping our eyes on God, we can avoid the trap of trusting in wealth and riches, and find true security in Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to trust in wealth and boast in riches?
Trusting in wealth and boasting in riches means putting one's confidence and sense of security in material possessions, rather than in God, as seen in Psalms 52:7 and 1 Timothy 6:17.
Is it wrong to have wealth and riches?
Having wealth and riches is not inherently wrong, but when we trust in them instead of God, it becomes idolatry, as warned in Exodus 20:3 and Matthew 6:24.
How can we avoid trusting in wealth and riches?
We can avoid trusting in wealth and riches by keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, as Hebrews 12:2 encourages, and by storing up treasures in heaven, as taught in Matthew 6:20.
What is the consequence of trusting in wealth and riches?
The consequence of trusting in wealth and riches is that they cannot redeem our souls, as stated in Psalms 49:7, and they will ultimately perish, as warned in 1 Peter 1:18.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I trust in my own wealth and riches, rather than in God's provision?
- How can I balance the responsibility of managing my finances with the command to trust in God, not wealth?
- What are some ways I can 'boast' in God's riches, rather than my own, as seen in Psalms 34:2?
- How can I use my wealth and riches to glorify God, rather than myself?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 49:6
They that trust in their wealth,.... In their outward force, power, and strength; their horses, chariots, and armies; see Psalms 33:16; or in their worldly goods and substance; which seems to be the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 49:6
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 49:6
As that which can and will secure them from God’ s judgments, and from the calamities of human life. The psalmist having said that he and other good men had no sufficient cause of fear from their present sufferings from ungodly men, now he proceeds, on the contrary, to show that his ungodly enemies had no reason to be secure and confident because of their present riches and prosperous success.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 49:6
Psalms 49:6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;Ver. 6. They that trust in their wealth] Which was never yet true to those that trusted in it; and yet it is wondrous hard to have wealth, and not in some measure to trust in it; that is, to think ourselves simply the better and the safer for it, as our Saviour showeth, and his disciples, after some wonderment, at length understood him; so Mark 10:23-24. Hence that strict charge, 1 Timothy 6:17. And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches] Contrary to Jeremiah 9:23. This psalm sets forth the better gloriation of a believer in the grace of God, and in his blessed condition, wherein he is lifted up above the greatest worldlings.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 49:6
(6) They that—i.e., the rogues implied in the last verse.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 49:6
5–12. The limits to the power and the possession of wealth.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 49:6
They that trust in their wealth - The first reason why there was no cause of alarm is drawn Psalms 49:6-10 from the “powerlessness” of wealth, as illustrated by the fact that it can do nothing to save life or to prevent death.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 49:6
6-9. His first argument is grounded on the insufficiency of wealth and worldly power to save life, or to bring back from the grave.
Sermons on Psalms 49:6
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Easter Conference 1979-02 by Aldy Fam Fanous | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer and the filling of the Holy Spirit in the church. He uses the example of Elijah, who prayed and saw great miracles |
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Special Meetings 01 God's Thoughts by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of sowing the seeds of the word of God in the world. He recalls an incident from his past where he distributed tracts during |
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Fire for God | What Did Jesus Do by Manuel Brambila | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of relying on God's strength and not our own. He encourages the audience to trust in the message of the gospel rather than the |
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Please Sir Save Me! by William Booth | In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a gold miner on a ship that gets caught in a storm and starts sinking. A little girl asks the miner if he can swim, and he realizes |
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Why Does the Holy Spirit Not Fill the Church by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of judgment and the need for it in order to save humanity. He explains that God saw the moral corruption that had spread througho |
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(Biographies) John Bunyan by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a family who recently joined their church. The family had faced difficulties in their previous church but had learned about the sov |
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The Gospel, Possessions and Prosperity - Session 4 by David Platt | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for believers to see the world differently and be moved with compassion. They highlight the reality of judgment and the importance o |