14 Like sheep they sink down (A)to [a]Sheol;
Death will be their shepherd;
And the (B)upright will rule over them in the morning,
And their form shall be for [b]Sheol (C)to consume
[c]So that they have no lofty home.
15 But God will (D)redeem my soul from the [d]power of [e]Sheol,
For (E)He will receive me. Selah

16 Do not be afraid (F)when a person becomes rich,
When the splendor of his house is increased;

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 49:14 I.e., the netherworld
  2. Psalm 49:14 I.e., the netherworld
  3. Psalm 49:14 Lit Away from his habitation
  4. Psalm 49:15 Lit hand
  5. Psalm 49:15 I.e., the netherworld

14 They are like sheep and are destined(A) to die;(B)
    death will be their shepherd
    (but the upright will prevail(C) over them in the morning).
Their forms will decay in the grave,
    far from their princely mansions.
15 But God will redeem me from the realm of the dead;(D)
    he will surely take me to himself.(E)
16 Do not be overawed when others grow rich,
    when the splendor of their houses increases;

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