13This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.


In Context

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.

Psalms 49:13 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

49:13This is the fate of those who trust in themselves, and of their followers, who approve their sayings. Selah

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

49:13This way of theirs is a stumblingblock to them: and afterwards they shall delight in their mouth.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

49:13This their way is their folly: Yet after them men approve their sayings. Selah

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

49:13This their way is their folly, yet they that come after them delight in their sayings. Selah.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

49:13This their way is their folly: yet after them men approve their sayings. Selah

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

49:13This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

49:13This is the destiny of those who are foolish, and of those who approve their sayings. Selah.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

49:13This their way is folly for them, And their posterity with their sayings are pleased. Selah.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

49:13This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.