13 This is the (A)way of those who are foolish,
And of those after them who (B)approve their words. [a]Selah.
14 As sheep they are appointed (C)for [b]Sheol;
Death shall be their shepherd;
And the (D)upright shall rule over them in the morning,
And their form shall be for [c]Sheol (E)to consume
[d]So that they have no habitation.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 49:13 Selah may mean: Pause, Crescendo or Musical interlude
  2. Psalm 49:14 I.e. the nether world
  3. Psalm 49:14 I.e. the nether world
  4. Psalm 49:14 Lit Away from his habitation

13 This is the fate of those who trust in themselves,(A)
    and of their followers, who approve their sayings.[a]
14 They are like sheep and are destined(B) to die;(C)
    death will be their shepherd
    (but the upright will prevail(D) over them in the morning).
Their forms will decay in the grave,
    far from their princely mansions.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 49:13 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 15.