Psalms 49:16 net — Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich and his wealth multiplies!

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"Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich and his wealth multiplies!"

— Psalms 49:16, NET Bible

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Psalms 49 — Context

13

This is the destiny of fools, and of those who approve of their philosophy.(Selah)

14

They will travel to Sheol like sheep, with death as their shepherd. The godly will rule over them when the day of vindication dawns; Sheol will consume their bodies and they will no longer live in impressive houses.

15

But God will rescue my life from the power of Sheol; certainly he will pull me to safety.(Selah)

16

Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich and his wealth multiplies!

17

For he will take nothing with him when he dies; his wealth will not follow him down into the grave.

18

He pronounces this blessing on himself while he is alive:“May men praise you, for you have done well!”

19

But he will join his ancestors; they will never again see the light of day.

Psalms 49:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 49:16 say?
Psalms 49:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich and his wealth multiplies!”
Where is Psalms 49:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 49:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 49, verse 16.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 49:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 49:16 in?
Psalms 49:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 49:16?
Psalms 49:16 reads (NET): “Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich and his wealth multiplies!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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