Psalms 49:17
What does Psalms 49:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 49:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For at his death, he will take nothing away; his glory will not go down after him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For at his death he receiveth nothing, His honour goeth not down after him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Seeing thou hast hated discipline: and hast cast my words behind thee.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For when he dieth, he shall carry nothing away; his glory shall not descend after him.
Context
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?
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