World English Bible
Psalms 49:16
“Don't be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased.”
Verse in context — Psalms 49
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.
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But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, for he will receive me. Selah.
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Don't be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased.
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For when he dies he shall carry nothing away. His glory shall not descend after him.
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Though while he lived he blessed his soul-- and men praise you when you do well for yourself--
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