Devine Scripture

Psalms 49:17

Psalms chapter 49 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.16Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased:

v.17This passage

v.18Though while he lived he blessed his soul (And men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself),

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 15:43

    it is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

  • Luke 12:20

    But God said unto him, Thou foolish one, this night is thy soul required of thee; and the things which thou hast prepared, whose shall they be?

  • Ecclesiastes 5:15

    As he came forth from his mother’s womb, naked shall he go again as he came, and shall take nothing for his labor, which he may carry away in his hand.

  • Luke 16:24

    And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.

  • Isaiah 5:14

    Therefore Sheol hath enlarged its desire, and opened its mouth without measure; and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth among them, descend into it.

  • Isaiah 10:3

    And what will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which shall come from far? to whom will ye flee for help? and where will ye leave your glory?