Psalms 49:18 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,

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"Though he might have pride in his soul in his life-time, and men will give you praise if you do well for yourself,"

— Psalms 49:18, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 49 — Context

But God will get back my soul; for he will take me from the power of death. (Selah.)

Have no fear when wealth comes to a man, and the glory of his house is increased;

For at his death, he will take nothing away; his glory will not go down after him.

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.

Psalms 49:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 49:18 say?

Psalms 49:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Though he might have pride in his soul in his life-time, and men will give you praise if you do well for yourself,”

Where is Psalms 49:18 in the Bible?

Psalms 49:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 49, verse 18.

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.

What translation should I read Psalms 49:18 in?

Psalms 49:18 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?

Psalms 49:18 reads (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,” 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.

Psalms 49:18 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,

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