Psalms 49:12

Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.

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Other Translations for Psalms 49:12

BSB
But a man, despite his wealth, cannot endure; he is like the beasts that perish.
AKJV
Nevertheless man being in honor stays not: he is like the beasts that perish.
CPDV
And man, when he was held in honor, did not understand. He has been compared to the senseless beasts, and he has become like them.
ERV
But man abideth not in honour: he is like the beasts that perish.
NHEB
But man, despite his riches, doesn't endure. He is like the animals that perish.
SMT
And man shall not abide in honor, being like as the beasts they perished.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 49:12

NeverthelessmanH120Noun MasculinebeinginhonourH3366Noun MasculineabidethH3885VerbnotheislikeH4911VerbthebeastsH929Noun FemininethatperishH1820Verb

Commentary for Psalms 49:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 49:12
Summary
Honored people eventually die like animals
Event
Comparing human fate to animals
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom