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18 When he dies, he will take nothing with him;
    his wealth will not accompany him below.[a]
19 Although during his lifetime he considered himself blessed:
    “They will praise me because I have done well,”
20 he will end up joining the company of his ancestors
    who will never again see the light.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 49:18 In contrast, God will glorify the righteous (see Pss 62:8; 73:24; 91:15; 1 Sam 2:30; Wis 3:7; 1 Tim 6:6-8).
  2. Psalm 49:20 See note on Ps 27:1.