Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 49 of Psalms. Psalm 49 adopts a wisdom tone and addresses the inability of wealth to rescue human beings from death. Rich and poor ultimately share the same mortal condition, so accumulating possessions is not a definitive guarantee. The psalmist contrasts the destiny of those who trust in their possessions with the hope that God can redeem life. Wisdom consists in recognizing the limitations of wealth before death.
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Compare Psalms 49:12 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Das ist ihr Herz, daß ihre Häuser währen immerdar, ihre Wohnungen bleiben für und für; und haben große Ehre auf Erden.
Mas el hombre no permanecerá en honra: Es semejante a las bestias que perecen.
Pero el hombre no permanece en su esplendor; es como los animales que perecen.
Mais l'homme qui est en honneur n'a point de durée, Il est semblable aux bêtes que l'on égorge.
E pur l’uomo che è in onore non vi dimora sempre; Anzi è renduto simile alle bestie che periscono.
Todavia o homem que está em honra não permanece; antes é como os animais, que perecem.
人居尊貴中不能長久, 如同死亡的畜類一樣。
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