World English Bible
Psalms 49:17
“For when he dies he shall carry nothing away. His glory shall not descend after him.”
Verse in context — Psalms 49
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.
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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--
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he shall go to the generation of his fathers. They shall never see the light.
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