Psalms 49:20

Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.

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Other Translations for Psalms 49:20

BSB
A man who has riches without understanding is like the beasts that perish.
AKJV
Man that is in honor, and understands not, is like the beasts that perish.
CPDV
Man, when he was in honor, did not understand. He has been compared to the senseless beasts, and he has become like them.
ERV
Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.
NHEB
A man who has riches without understanding, is like the animals that perish.
SMT
Man in honor shall not understand; being like as the beasts, they perished.

Commentary for Psalms 49:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 49:20
Summary
Ignorant honored person equals perishing beast
Event
Comparing ignorant wealthy to animals
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom