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Psalms 49:10

For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
Psalms 49:10 · King James Version

In other versions

  • For he shall see it. Wise men die; The fool and the brutish alike perish, And leave their wealth to others.

    ASV

  • For he sees that wise men come to their end, and foolish persons of low behaviour come to destruction together, letting their wealth go to others.

    BBE

  • For he seeth that wise men die; all alike, the fool and the brutish perish, and they leave their wealth to others.

    DBY

  • For he sees that wise men die; Likewise the fool and the senseless perish, And leave their wealth to others.

    WEB

  • For he seeth wise men die, Together the foolish and brutish perish, And have left to others their wealth.

    YLT

  • For he sees that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.

    ENG

  • That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.

    WBT

  • For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others.

    BSB

In context

8(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)

9That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.

10For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.

11Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.

12Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.

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