Psalms 39:6

Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 39:6

BSB
Surely every man goes about like a phantom; surely he bustles in vain; he heaps up riches not knowing who will haul them away.
AKJV
Surely every man walks in a vain show: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heaps up riches, and knows not who shall gather them.
CPDV
So then, truly man passes by like an image; even so, he is disquieted in vain. He stores up, and he knows not for whom he will gather these things.
ERV
Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.
NHEB
"Surely a person goes about like a shadow. Surely he heaps up vain things of wealth, and doesn't know who shall gather them.
SMT
Surely in a shadow a man will go about: surely they will be disquieted in vain: he will store up, and he knew not who shall gather them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 39:6

Commentary for Psalms 39:6

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Overview of Psalms 39:6
Summary
Wealth accumulation provides no lasting benefit
Event
Observing futility of wealth seeking
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom