Psalms 49:17LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 17 of 20

"For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him."
Psalms 49:17

In context

15But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.

16Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

17For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.

18Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.

19He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light.

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