Psalms 49:17

For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.

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Other Translations for Psalms 49:17

BSB
For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down.
AKJV
For when he dies he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
CPDV
For when he dies, he will take nothing away, and his glory will not descend with him.
ERV
For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; his glory shall not descend after him.
NHEB
For when he dies he shall carry nothing away. His glory shall not descend after him.
SMT
For not in his dying shall he take anything: his honor shall not go down after him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 49:17

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Commentary for Psalms 49:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 49:17
Summary
Death takes everything material away
Event
Describing death's stripping of possessions
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom