Psalms 49:9

What does Psalms 49:9 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 49:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So that he might have eternal life, and never see the underworld.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And still he liveth for ever, He seeth not the pit.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I will not take calves out of thy house: nor he goats out of thy flocks.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

That he should still live perpetually, [and] 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.

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