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Psalms 49:20

Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.
Psalms 49:20 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Man that is in honor, and understandeth not, Is like the beasts that perish. Psalm 50 A Psalm of Asaph.

    ASV

  • Man, like the animals, does not go on for ever; he comes to an end like the beasts.

    BBE

  • Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.

    DBY

  • A man who has riches without understanding, Is like the animals that perish.

    WEB

  • Man in honour, who understandest not, Hath been like the beasts, they have been cut off!

    YLT

  • Man that is in honour, and understands not, is like the beasts that perish.

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • A man who has riches without understanding is like the beasts that perish.

    BSB

In context

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.

20Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.

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