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


In Context

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

14 They are appointed as a flock for Sheol. Death shall be their shepherd. The upright shall have dominion over them in the morning. Their beauty shall decay in Sheol, far from their mansion.

15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, for he will receive me. Selah.

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

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

18 Though while he lived he blessed his soul— and men praise you when you do well for yourself—

Psalm 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 New International Version of the Holy Bible

49:16Do not be overawed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases;

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 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;