Devine Scripture

Psalms 49:9

Psalms chapter 49 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

That he should still live alway, That he should not see corruption.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

That he should still live alway, That he should not see corruption.

Context

v.8(For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever),

v.9This passage

v.10For he shall see it. Wise men die; The fool and the brutish alike perish, And leave their wealth to others.

Cross references

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

  • Proverbs 10:2

    Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.

  • Psalms 22:29

    All the fat ones of the earth shall eat and worship: All they that go down to the dust shall bow before him, Even he that cannot keep his soul alive.

  • John 8:51

    Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my word, he shall never see death.

  • Psalms 16:10

    For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol; Neither wilt thou suffer thy holy one to see corruption.

  • Acts 2:27

    Because thou wilt not leave my soul unto Hades, Neither wilt thou give thy Holy One to see corruption.

  • Proverbs 11:4

    Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.