NET Bible
"Wealthy people do not understand; they are like animals that perish."
— Psalms 49:20, NET Bible
“Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish. ”
“Man that is in honor, and understandeth not, Is like the beasts that perish. ”
“A man who has riches without understanding, is like the animals that perish. A Psalm by Asaph.”
“Sitting thou didst speak against thy brother, and didst lay a scandal against thy mother's son:”
“Man, like the animals, does not go on for ever; he comes to an end like the beasts.”
“Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish. ”
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.
Wealthy people do not understand; they are like animals that perish.