Old Testament · VERSE 16

Psalms 49:16

King James Version

Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

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Psalms 49:14

Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.

Psalms 49:15

But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.

Psalms 49:16SELECTED VERSE

Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

Psalms 49:17

For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.

Psalms 49:18

Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.

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