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Psalms 49:18-1953 kjv — Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. He shall go to th…

King James Version

18

Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.

19

He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light.

20

Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.

— Psalms 49:18-1953, King James Version

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Psalms 49:18-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Though while he lived he blessed his soul (And men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself), He shall go to the generation of his fathers; They shall never see the light. Man that is in honor, and understandeth not, Is like the beasts that perish. ”

  • WEB

    “Though while he lived he blessed his soul-- and men praise you when you do well for yourself-- he shall go to the generation of his fathers. They shall never see the light. A man who has riches without understanding, is like the animals that perish. A Psalm by Asaph.”

  • NET

    “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. Wealthy people do not understand; they are like animals that perish.”

  • DRB

    “If thou didst see a thief thou didst run with him: and with adulterers thou hast been a partaker. Thy mouth hath abounded with evil, and thy tongue framed deceits. Sitting thou didst speak against thy brother, and didst lay a scandal against thy mother's son: These things hast thou done, and I was silent. Thou thoughtest unjustly that I should be like to thee: but I will reprove thee, and set before thy face. Understand these things, you that forget God; lest he snatch you away, and there be none to deliver you. The sacrifice of praise shall glorify me: and there is the way by which I will shew him the salvation of God. ”

  • BBE

    “Though he might have pride in his soul in his life-time, and men will give you praise if you do well for yourself, He will go to the generation of his fathers; he will not see the light again. Man, like the animals, does not go on for ever; he comes to an end like the beasts.”

  • KJVA

    “Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light. Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish. ”

Psalms 49 — Context

15

But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.

16

Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

17

For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.

18

Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.

19

He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light.

20

Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.

Psalms 49:18-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 49:18-1953 say?
Psalms 49:18-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light. Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish. ”
Where is Psalms 49:18-1953 in the Bible?
Psalms 49:18-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 49, verses 18–1953.
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 49:18-1953.
What translation should I read Psalms 49:18-1953 in?
Psalms 49:18-1953 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 49:18-1953?
Psalms 49:18-1953 reads (KJV): “Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light. Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish. ” 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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