16Do not be overawed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases;


In Context

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

14 Like sheep they are destined for the grave, and death will feed on them. The upright will rule over them in the morning; their forms will decay in the grave, far from their princely mansions.

15 But God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to himself. Selah

16 Do not be overawed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases;

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

18 Though while he lived he counted himself blessed- and men praise you when you prosper-

Psalms 49:16 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

49:16Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

49:16Be not thou afraid, when a man shall be made rich, and when the glory of his house shall be increased.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

49:16Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

49:16Be not afraid when a man becometh rich, when the glory of his house is increased:

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

49:16Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

49:16Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

49:16Don't be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

49:16Fear not, when one maketh wealth, When the honour of his house is abundant,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

49:16Be not you afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;