17For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; his glory shall not descend after him.


In Context

14 They are appointed as a flock for Sheol; death shall be their shepherd: and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall be for Sheol to consume, that there be no habitation for it.

15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol: 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 praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself,

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

Psalm 49:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

49:17For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

49:17for he will take nothing with him when he dies, his splendor will not descend with him.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

49:17For when he shall die he shall take nothing away; nor shall his glory descend with him.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

49:17For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

49:17For when he dieth, he shall carry nothing away; his glory shall not descend after him.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

49:17For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

49:17For when he dies he shall carry nothing away. His glory shall not descend after him.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

49:17For at his death he receiveth nothing, His honour goeth not down after him.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

49:17For when he dies he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.