They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
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Verse 6 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 49:6 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.
Warum sollte ich mich fürchten in bösen Tagen, wenn mich die Missetat meiner Untertreter umgibt,
Los que confían en sus haciendas, Y en la muchedumbre de sus riquezas se jactan,
los que confían en sus bienes y se jactan de sus muchas riquezas?
Ils ont confiance en leurs biens, Et se glorifient de leur grande richesse.
Ve ne son molti che si confidano ne’ lor beni, E si gloriano della grandezza delle lor ricchezze.
Aqueles que confiam na sua fazenda, e se gloriam na multidão das suas riquezas,
他們那些倚靠財貨, 自誇錢財多的人,
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