Psalms 49:11

Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 49:11

BSB
Their graves are their eternal homes-their dwellings for endless generations-even though their lands were their namesakes.
AKJV
Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.
CPDV
And their sepulchers will be their houses forever, their tabernacles from generation to generation. They have called their names in their own lands.
ERV
Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.
NHEB
Their tombs are their homes forever, and their dwelling places to all generations. They name their lands after themselves.
SMT
The midst of them their houses forever, their dwellings to generation and generation; they called in their names upon their lands.

Commentary for Psalms 49:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 49:11
Summary
Misguided perpetual possessiveness through naming
Event
Description of vain possessive hopes
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom