10 For he sees that even (A)wise people die;
The (B)foolish and the stupid alike perish
And (C)leave their wealth to others.
11 Their [a](D)inner thought is that their houses (E)are forever
And their dwelling places to all generations;
They have (F)named their lands after their own names.
12 But (G)man in his splendor will not endure;
He is like the animals that [b]perish.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 49:11 Some ancient versions graves are their houses
  2. Psalm 49:12 Lit are destroyed

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