Psalms Chapter 49 verse 16 Holy Bible
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased.
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Have no fear when wealth comes to a man, and the glory of his house is increased;
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Be not afraid when a man becometh rich, when the glory of his house is increased:
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Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
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But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall 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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Fear not, when one maketh wealth, When the honour of his house is abundant,
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerses 16-20. - The conclusion "repeats and confirms the general lessons of the psalm." Ver. 16 is a categorical answer to the doubt propounded in ver. 5. Vers. 17-19 are an echo of ver. 14, and at the same time a counterpoise to the views put forth in vers. 6, 11. Ver. 20 is a repetition, but with an important modification, of ver. 12. Verse 16. - Be not thou afraid when one is made rich (see vers. 5, 6). There is no ground for fear, nor even for perplexity, when the wicked grow rich and prosper. Their wealth will not ransom their souls (vers. 7-9). They cannot take it with them to another world (ver. 17). They will have no advantage from it there. On the contrary, their misery in another world will be such as to far outweigh any enjoyment which they may have had on earth (vers. 14, 19). When the glory of his house is increased (see ver. 11).
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(16, 17) After expressing his own hopes of escaping from death, or being rescued from corruption, the psalmist recurs to the question of Psalm 49:5, and completes the answer to it. He need not fear, however prosperous and wealthy his adversaries become, for they will die, and, dying, can take none of their possessions with them.