Psalms 49:13

13 This is the fate of those who trust in themselves, and of their followers, who approve their sayings.[a]

Psalms 49:13 in Other Translations

KJV
13 This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
ESV
13 This is the path of those who have foolish confidence; yet after them people approve of their boasts. Selah
NLT
13 This is the fate of fools, though they are remembered as being wise. Interlude
MSG
13 This is what happens to those who live for the moment, who only look out for themselves:
CSB
13 This is the way of those who are arrogant, and of their followers, who approve of their words. Selah

Psalms 49:13 In-Context

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.
13 This is the fate of those who trust in themselves, and of their followers, who approve their sayings.
14 They are like sheep and are destined to die; death will be their shepherd (but the upright will prevail over them in the morning). Their forms will decay in the grave, far from their princely mansions.
15 But God will redeem me from the realm of the dead; he will surely take me to himself.

Cross References 1

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. The Hebrew has "Selah" (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 15.
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