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Psalms 49:6

Money and wealthPride

4 I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.

5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?

They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:

8 (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)

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BSB
They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.
KJV
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
WEB
Those who trust in their wealth, and boast in the multitude of their riches—
ASV
They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
DARBY
They depend upon their wealth, and boast themselves in the abundance of their riches.
BLB
those trusting in their wealth, and [who] boast in the abundance of their riches?
ÅB
de som setter sin lit til sitt gods og roser seg av sin store rikdom?
OTB
De som stoler på sin rikdom
Og er stolte av sine overflodsrikdommer?
B1930
de som setter sin lit til sitt gods og roser sig av sin store rikdom?

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 1 Timothy 6:17

    Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

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  • Ezekiel 28:4–5

    With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures:

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  • Jeremiah 9:23

    Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

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  • Proverbs 11:28

    He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

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  • Psalms 52:7

    Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.

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  • Mark 10:24

    And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

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  • Luke 12:19

    And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

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  • Proverbs 10:15

    The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

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