Psalm 49:17
King James Version (KJV)
For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
In context
15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.
16 Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
17 For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
18 Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.
19 He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light.
Psalm 49:17 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
- WEB World English Bible
- for when he dies he will carry nothing away. His glory won’t descend after him.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down.
- ASV American Standard Version
- For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- For at his death he receiveth nothing, His honour goeth not down after him.
- DBY Darby Translation
- For when he dieth, he shall carry nothing away; his glory shall not descend after him.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.