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Psalms 49:14

Death and loss

12 But a man, despite his wealth, cannot endure; he is like the beasts that perish.

13 This is the fate of the self-confident and their followers who endorse their sayings. Selah

Like sheep they are destined for Sheol. Death will be their shepherd. The upright will rule them in the morning, and their form will decay in Sheol, far from their lofty abode.

15 But God will redeem my life from Sheol, for He will surely take me to Himself. Selah

16 Do not be amazed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases.

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BSB
Like sheep they are destined for Sheol. Death will be their shepherd. The upright will rule them in the morning, and their form will decay in Sheol, far from their lofty abode.
KJV
Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
WEB
They are appointed as a flock for Sheol. Death shall be their shepherd. The upright shall have dominion over them in the morning. Their beauty shall decay in Sheol, far from their mansion.
ASV
They are appointed as a flock for Sheol; Death shall be their shepherd; And the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; And their beauty shall be for Sheol to consume, That there be no habitation for it.
DARBY
Like sheep are they laid in Sheol: Death feedeth on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their comeliness shall be for Sheol to consume, that there be no habitation for them.
BLB
like sheep they are appointed for Sheol, [and] death will be their shepherd; the upright will rule over them in the morning, and their form shall be consumed [in] Sheol—the habitation for him.
ÅB
Som en saueflokk føres de ned i dødsriket, døden vokter dem, og de oppriktige hersker over dem, når morgenen bryter fram, og deres skikkelse blir ødelagt av dødsriket, så de ikke har noen bolig mere.
OTB
Som sauer er de bestemt for Sheol;
Døden skal gjete dem;
Og de rettferdige skal ha herredømme over dem om morgenen,
Og deres skikkelse skal bli fortært av Sheol
Så de ikke har noe opphøyd hjem.
B1930
Som en fårehjord føres de ned i dødsriket, døden vokter dem, og de opriktige hersker over dem, når morgenen bryter frem, og deres skikkelse blir ødelagt av dødsriket, så de ikke har nogen bolig mere.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Malachi 4:3

    Then you will trample the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I am preparing,” says the LORD of Hosts.

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  • 1 Corinthians 6:2

    Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases?

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  • Job 30:23

    Yes, I know that You will bring me down to death, to the place appointed for all the living.

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  • Job 24:19–20

    As drought and heat consume the melting snow, so Sheol steals those who have sinned.

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  • Daniel 7:22

    until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for them to possess the kingdom.

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  • Jeremiah 12:3

    But You know me, O LORD; You see me and test my heart toward You. Drag away the wicked like sheep to the slaughter and set them apart for the day of carnage.

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  • Psalms 39:11

    You discipline and correct a man for his iniquity, consuming like a moth what he holds dear; surely each man is but a vapor. Selah

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  • Psalms 30:5

    For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.

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