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Psalms 49:17

For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
Psalms 49:17 · King James Version

In other versions

  • For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him.

    ASV

  • For at his death, he will take nothing away; his glory will not go down after him.

    BBE

  • For when he dieth, he shall carry nothing away; his glory shall not descend after him.

    DBY

  • For when he dies he shall carry nothing away. His glory shall not descend after him.

    WEB

  • For at his death he receiveth nothing, His honour goeth not down after him.

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down.

    BSB

In context

15But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.

16Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

17For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.

18Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.

19He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light.

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