For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
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Verse 17 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 49:17 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.
Laß dich's nicht irren, ob einer reich wird, ob die Herrlichkeit seines Hauses groß wird.
Porque en muriendo no llevará nada, Ni descenderá tras él su gloria.
Porque al morir no se llevará nada; su gloria no bajará tras él.
Car il n'emporte rien en mourant, Ses trésors ne descendent point après lui.
Perciocchè, quando egli morrà non torrà seco nulla; La sua gloria non gli scenderà dietro.
Porque, quando morrer, nada levará consigo, nem a sua glória o acompanhará.
因為他死的時候甚麼也不能帶去, 他的榮耀不能隨他下去。
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