NET Bible
"Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich and his wealth multiplies!"
— Psalms 49:16, NET Bible
“Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;”
“Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased: ”
“Don't be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased.”
“But to the sinner God hath said: Why dost thou declare my justices, and take my covenant in thy mouth?”
“Have no fear when wealth comes to a man, and the glory of his house is increased;”
“Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;”
This is the destiny of fools, and of those who approve of their philosophy.(Selah)
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.
But God will rescue my life from the power of Sheol; certainly he will pull me to safety.(Selah)
Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich and his wealth multiplies!
For he will take nothing with him when he dies; his wealth will not follow him down into the grave.
He pronounces this blessing on himself while he is alive:“May men praise you, for you have done well!”
But he will join his ancestors; they will never again see the light of day.