1 <To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.> Hear this, all [ye] people; give ear, all [ye] inhabitants of the world:
2 Both low and high, rich and poor, together.
3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart [shall be] of understanding.
4 I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, [when] the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
7 None [of them] can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
8 (For the redemption of their soul [is] precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
9 That he should still live for ever, [and] not see corruption.
10 For he seeth [that] wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
11 Their inward thought [is, that] their houses [shall continue] for ever, [and] their dwelling places to all generations; they call [their] lands after their own names.
12 Nevertheless man [being] in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts [that] perish.
13 This their way [is] their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
14 Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
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.
20 Man [that is] in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts [that] perish.
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Psalm 49 addresses wisdom and uncertainty of wealth and human mortality. The psalmist invites us to hear his advice and reflect on the transience of material goods and the importance of seeking true wealth, which is found in God. Below are five verses related to these themes:
Proverbs 11:4: "The riches on the day of wrath shall be served, but justice delivers from death." This verse highlights the importance of justice and righteousness, which are more valuable than wealth.
Ecclesiastes 5:10: "He who loves money will never have enough; whoever loves the riches will never be satisfied with his income. It makes no sense either." This verse warns of the illusion that wealth can bring happiness and personal fulfillment.
Matthew 16:26: "What good is someone to win the whole world and lose their soul? Or, what could anyone give in return for their soul?" This verse reminds us that true wealth is found in our relationship with God and in our eternal life with Him.
James 1:10-11: "But the rich one must be proud of his humiliation, for he will pass as the flower of the field. The sun rises, and the sun sets itself, and in a hurry back to the place from which it rises. " This verse reminds us that wealth and social position are transitory and that we must find our joy and satisfaction in God.
1 Timothy 6:17-19: "Order to those who are rich in the present world who are not arrogant or put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, which gives us richly all things to our satisfaction. Do good, which are rich in good works, generous and ready to share. " This verse encourages us to use our wealth to help others and the glory of God, instead of being proud of it or depending on it for our safety and satisfaction.
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