Psalm 49:9

The Evanescence of Wealth · Psalm 49:1–20
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Translations

Modern
…that he should live on forever and not see decay.
Traditional
That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
Literal
…that he might live on forever, and not see the Pit.
Latin
…et vivet adhuc in finem.

Original

Hebrew
English
…that he should live on forever and not see decay.

Notes

In this wisdom psalm, a wise teacher warns about enemies who live richly and care only for themselves (Psalm 49:5–9). They cannot save anyone, not even themselves, from death or being forgotten (Psalm 49:10–12). Like fattened animals, they are led to slaughter (Psalm 49:14–20).

Theme notes and profiles

Trusting God in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Parallels

Ecclesiastes 5:8–20

Glossary

David Korahite, Korathite Music Numbers, Book of Poor, the Psalms, Book of Ransom

Topics

Boasting: Spiritual Corruption: Physical Decomposition: After Death Death of the Wicked Death: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Riches: Cannot Redeem the Soul