Psalms 49:16-20 in English

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 praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself),

¹⁹ He shall go to the generation of his fathers; They shall never see the light.

²⁰ Man that is in honor, and understandeth not, Is like the beasts that perish.

¹⁶ But to the sinner God has said, Why dost thou declare my ordinances, and take up my covenant in thy mouth?

¹⁷ Whereas thou hast hated instruction, and hast cast my words behind thee.

¹⁸ If thou sawest a thief, thou rannest along with him, and hast cast in thy lot with adulterers.

¹⁹ Thy mouth has multiplied wickedness, and thy tongue has framed deceit.

²⁰ Thou didst sit and speak against thy brother, and didst scandalise thy mother's son.

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.

²⁰ Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.

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.

²⁰ Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.

¹⁶ But to the sinner God has said, Why do you declare my ordinances, and take up my covenant in your mouth?

¹⁷ Whereas you have hated instruction, and have cast my words behind you.

¹⁸ If you saw a thief, you ran along with him, and have cast in your lot with adulterers.

¹⁹ Your mouth has multiplied wickedness, and your tongue has framed deceit.

²⁰ You did sit and speak against your brother, and did scandalize your mother's son.

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 praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself,

¹⁹ He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see the light.

²⁰ Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.

¹⁶ So, do not be dismayed when someone becomes rich and the houses where they live become more and more luxurious,

¹⁷ because when he dies, he will take nothing with him; his wealth will not go with him.

¹⁸ While a rich person is alive, he congratulates himself, and people praise him for being successful,

¹⁹ but he will die, joining his ancestors, who will never see daylight again.

²⁰ Even if someone is great, that cannot prevent him from dying; he will die, the same as animals do.

¹⁶ But to the sinner God has said, Why do you declare my ordinances, and take up my covenant in your mouth?

¹⁷ Whereas you have hated instruction, and have cast my words behind you.

¹⁸ If you saw a thief, you ran along with him, and have cast in your lot with adulterers.

¹⁹ Your mouth has multiplied wickedness, and your tongue has framed deceit.

²⁰ You did sit and speak against your brother, and did scandalize your mother's son.

¹⁶ Don’t be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

¹⁷ for when he dies he will carry nothing away. His glory won’t descend after him.

¹⁸ Though while he lived he blessed his soul— and men praise you when you do well for yourself—

¹⁹ he shall go to the generation of his fathers. They shall never see the light.

²⁰ A man who has riches without understanding, is like the animals that perish.

¹⁶ Don’t be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

¹⁷ for when he dies he will carry nothing away. His glory won’t descend after him.

¹⁸ Though while he lived he blessed his soul— and men praise you when you do well for yourself—

¹⁹ he shall go to the generation of his fathers. They shall never see the light.

²⁰ A man who has riches without understanding, is like the animals that perish.

¹⁶ Don’t be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

¹⁷ for when he dies he will carry nothing away. His glory won’t descend after him.

¹⁸ Though while he lived he blessed his soul— and men praise you when you do well for yourself—

¹⁹ he shall go to the generation of his fathers. They shall never see the light.

²⁰ A man who has riches without understanding, is like the animals that perish.

¹⁶ Have no fear when wealth comes to a man, and the glory of his house is increased;

¹⁷ For at his death, he will take nothing away; his glory will not go down after him.

¹⁸ Though he might have pride in his soul in his life-time, and men will give you praise if you do well for yourself,

¹⁹ He will go to the generation of his fathers; he will not see the light again.

²⁰ Man, like the animals, does not go on for ever; he comes to an end like the beasts.

¹⁶ Be not afraid when a man becometh 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 he blessed his soul in his lifetime, — and men will praise thee when thou doest well to thyself, —

¹⁹ It shall go to the generation of his fathers: they shall never see light.

²⁰ Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.

¹⁶ But to the sinner God hath said: Why dost thou declare my justices, and take my covenant in thy mouth?

¹⁷ Seeing thou hast hated discipline: and hast cast my words behind thee.

¹⁸ If thou didst see a thief thou didst run with him: and with adulterers thou hast been a partaker.

¹⁹ Thy mouth hath abounded with evil, and thy tongue framed deceits.

²⁰ Sitting thou didst speak against thy brother, and didst lay a scandal against thy mother’s son:

¹⁶ Don't be disturbed when people become rich, filling their houses with possessions.

¹⁷ For they won't take anything with them when they die; their wealth will not go down into the grave with them.

¹⁸ They congratulate themselves for all they possess—people always praise you when you do well—

¹⁹ but their destiny is the same as their forefathers: they will never again see the light of day.

²⁰ Human beings, for all their fame, don't understand, and they die, just like the animals.

¹⁶ Be not thou afrayd when one is made rich, and when the glory of his house is increased.

¹⁷ For he shall take nothing away when he dieth, neither shall his pompe descende after him.

¹⁸ For while he liued, he reioyced himselfe: and men will prayse thee, when thou makest much of thy selfe.

¹⁹ He shall enter into the generation of his fathers, and they shall not liue for euer.

²⁰ Man is in honour, and vnderstandeth not: he is like to beasts that perish.

¹⁶ (49-17) Be not thou afraid when one waxeth rich, when the wealth of his house is increased;

¹⁷ (49-18) For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; his wealth shall not descend after him.

¹⁸ (49-19) Though while he lived he blessed his soul: 'Men will praise thee, when thou shalt do well to thyself';

¹⁹ (49-20) It shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see the light.

²⁰ (49-21) Man that is in honour understandeth not; he is like the beasts that perish.

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 whiles 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.

²⁰ Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, Is like the beasts that perish.

¹⁶ (49:17) Be not thou afraid when a man becometh rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

¹⁷ (49:18) For when he dieth he can take nothing away; his glory will not descend after him.

¹⁸ (49:19) For though he bless his soul during his life, and men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself:

¹⁹ (49:20) She shall go to the generation of his fathers, unto eternity will these never see light.

²⁰ (49:21) Man, though in splendor, who understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish. °

¹⁶ But to the sinner God has said, Why dost thou declare my ordinances, And take up my covenant in thy mouth?

¹⁷ Whereas thou hast hated instruction, And hast cast my words behind thee.

¹⁸ If thou sawest a thief, thou rannest along with him, And hast cast in thy lot with adulterers.

¹⁹ Thy mouth has multiplied wickedness, And thy tongue has framed deceit.

²⁰ Thou didst sit and speak against thy brother, And didst scandalize thy mother’s son.

¹⁶ Be not thou afraid, when one becometh rich; When the glory of his house is increased!

¹⁷ For, when he dieth, he will carry nothing away; His glory will not descend after him.

¹⁸ Though in his life he thought himself happy,—Though men praised thee, while thou wast in prosperity,—

¹⁹ Yet shalt thou go to the dwelling-place of thy fathers, Who never more shall see the light!

²⁰ The man who is in honor, but without understanding, Is like the beasts that perish.

¹⁶ So be not afraid when someone grows rich, when the wealth of their house increases.

¹⁷ Not a shred of it all can they take when they die, wealth cannot follow them down.

¹⁸ Though they count themselves happy, when they are alive, and win praise from many for faring so well,

¹⁹ they must join their ancestors, who see the light nevermore.

²⁰ The wealthy are without understanding, they perish like dumb animals.

¹⁶ So be not afraid when someone grows rich, when the wealth of their house increases.

¹⁷ Not a shred of it all can they take when they die, wealth cannot follow them down.

¹⁸ Though they count themselves happy, when they are alive, and win praise from many for faring so well,

¹⁹ they must join their ancestors, who see the light nevermore.

²⁰ The wealthy are without understanding, they perish like dumb animals.

¹⁶ Don’t be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased.

¹⁷ For when he dies he shall carry nothing away. His glory shall not descend after him.

¹⁸ Though while he lived he blessed his soul— and men yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to you when you do well for yourself—

¹⁹ he shall go to the generation of his fathers. They shall never see the light.

²⁰ A man who has riches without understanding, is like the animals that perish.

¹⁶ Do not be afraid when one becomes rich, and the glory of his house increases.

¹⁷ For when he dies he will take nothing away; his glory will not go down after him.

¹⁸ He blessed his soul while he lived— and men praise you when you live for yourself—

¹⁹ he will go to the generation of his fathers and they will never see the light again.

²⁰ One who has wealth but no understanding is like the beasts, which perish.

¹⁶ Don’t be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

¹⁷ for when he dies he will carry nothing away. His glory won’t descend after him.

¹⁸ Though while he lived he blessed his soul— and men praise you when you do well for yourself—

¹⁹ he shall go to the generation of his fathers. They shall never see the light.

²⁰ A man who has riches without understanding, is like the animals that perish.

¹⁶ Don’t be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

¹⁷ for when he dies he will carry nothing away. His glory won’t descend after him.

¹⁸ Though while he lived he blessed his soul— and men praise you when you do well for yourself—

¹⁹ he shall go to the generation of his fathers. They shall never see the light.

²⁰ A man who has riches without understanding, is like the animals that perish.

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.

²⁰ Man that is in honor, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.

¹⁶ Don’t be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

¹⁷ for when he dies he will carry nothing away. His glory won’t descend after him.

¹⁸ Though while he lived he blessed his soul— and men praise you when you do well for yourself—

¹⁹ he shall go to the generation of his fathers. They shall never see the light.

²⁰ A man who has riches without understanding, is like the animals that perish.

¹⁶ Don’t be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

¹⁷ for when he dies he will carry nothing away. His glory won’t descend after him.

¹⁸ Though while he lived he blessed his soul— and men praise you when you do well for yourself—

¹⁹ he shall go to the generation of his fathers. They shall never see the light.

²⁰ A man who has riches without understanding, is like the animals that perish.

¹⁶ Dread thou not, when a man is made rich; and when the glory of his house is multiplied.

¹⁷ For when he shall die, he shall not take all things with him; and his glory shall not go down with him.

¹⁸ For his soul shall be blessed in his life; he shall acknowledge to thee, when thou hast done well to him.

¹⁹ He shall enter till into the gener-ations of his fathers; and till into with-out end he shall not see light.

²⁰ A man/Man, when he was in honour, understood not; he is com-parisoned to unwise beasts, and is made like to those or them.

¹⁶ Dread thou not (or Fear thou not), when a man is made rich; and when the glory of his house is multiplied.

¹⁷ For when he shall die, he shall not take all things with him (or he shall not take anything with him); and his glory shall not go down with him.

¹⁸ For his soul shall be blessed in his life; he shall acknowledge to thee, when thou hast done well to him. (Even though his soul shall be blessed in this life; and people shall praise him, when he hath done well for himself.)

¹⁹ He shall enter till into the generations of his fathers; and till into without end he shall not see light. (He shall go to the generations of his forefathers; and none of them shall ever see the light again.)

²⁰ A man/Man, when he was in honour, understood not; he is comparisoned to unwise beasts, and is made like to those. (Anyone, even when he hath been given great honour, liveth not forever; he is comparable to the unthinking beasts, and soon is made like them.)

¹⁶ Fear not, when one maketh wealth, When the honour of his house is abundant,

¹⁷ For at his death he receiveth nothing, His honour goeth not down after him.

¹⁸ For his soul in his life he blesseth, (And they praise thee when thou dost well for thyself.)

¹⁹ It cometh to the generation of his fathers, For ever they see not the light.

²⁰ Man in honour, who understandest not, Hath been like the beasts, they have been cut off!