15 But God will (A)redeem my soul from the [a]power of [b]Sheol,
For (B)He will receive me. Selah

16 Do not be afraid (C)when a person becomes rich,
When the splendor of his house is increased;
17 For when he dies, he will (D)take nothing with him;
His [c]wealth will not descend after him.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 49:15 Lit hand
  2. Psalm 49:15 I.e., the netherworld
  3. Psalm 49:17 Lit glory

15 But God will redeem me from the realm of the dead;(A)
    he will surely take me to himself.(B)
16 Do not be overawed when others grow rich,
    when the splendor of their houses increases;
17 for they will take nothing(C) with them when they die,
    their splendor will not descend with them.(D)

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