17 For when he dies he will (A)carry nothing away;
His [a]glory will not descend after him.
18 Though while he lives he (B)congratulates [b]himself—
And though men praise you when you do well for yourself—
19 [c]He shall (C)go to the generation of his fathers;
They will never see (D)the light.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 49:17 Or wealth
  2. Psalm 49:18 Lit his soul
  3. Psalm 49:19 Lit You; or It

17 for they will take nothing(A) with them when they die,
    their splendor will not descend with them.(B)
18 Though while they live they count themselves blessed—(C)
    and people praise you when you prosper—
19 they will join those who have gone before them,(D)
    who will never again see the light(E) of life.

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