Psalms 49:10

10 For all can see that the wise die, that the foolish and the senseless also perish, leaving their wealth to others.

Psalms 49:10 in Other Translations

KJV
10 For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
ESV
10 For he sees that even the wise die; the fool and the stupid alike must perish and leave their wealth to others.
NLT
10 Those who are wise must finally die, just like the foolish and senseless, leaving all their wealth behind.
MSG
10 Anyone can see that the brightest and best die, wiped out right along with fools and dunces.
CSB
10 For one can see that wise men die; the foolish and the senseless also pass away. Then they leave their wealth to others.

Psalms 49:10 In-Context

8 the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough—
9 so that they should live on forever and not see decay.
10 For all can see that the wise die, that the foolish and the senseless also perish, leaving their wealth to others.
11 Their tombs will remain their houses forever, their dwellings for endless generations, though they had named lands after themselves.
12 People, despite their wealth, do not endure; they are like the beasts that perish.

Cross References 4

  • 1. Ecclesiastes 2:16
  • 2. Psalms 92:6; Psalms 94:8
  • 3. S Job 27:17
  • 4. Ecclesiastes 2:18,21; Luke 12:20
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