1 For the leader. A psalm of the Korahites.
2 Hear this, all you peoples! Give ear, all who inhabit the world,
3 You of lowly birth or high estate, rich and poor alike.
4 My mouth shall speak wisdom, my heart shall offer insight.
5 I will turn my attention to a problem, expound my question to the music of a lyre.
6 Why should I fear in evil days, when my wicked pursuers ring me round,
7 Those who trust in their wealth and boast of their abundant riches?
8 One cannot redeem oneself, pay to God a ransom.
9 Too high the price to redeem a life; one would never have enough
10 To stay alive forever and never see the pit.
11 Anyone can see that the wisest die, the fool and the senseless pass away too, and must leave their wealth to others.
12 Tombs are their homes forever, their dwellings through all generations, though they gave their names to their lands.
13 For all their riches mortals do not abide; they perish like the beasts.
14 This is the destiny of those who trust in folly, the end of those so pleased with their wealth. Selah
15 Like sheep they are herded into Sheol, where death will be their shepherd. Straight to the grave they descend, where their form will waste away, Sheol will be their palace.
16 But God will redeem my life, will take me from the power of Sheol. Selah
17 Do not fear when others become rich, when the wealth of their houses grows great.
18 When they die they will take nothing with them, their wealth will not follow them down.
19 When living, they congratulate themselves and say: "All praise you, you do so well."
20 But they will join the company of their forebears, never again to see the light.
21 For all their riches, if mortals do not have wisdom, they perish like the beasts.
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Psalm 49 addresses wisdom and uncertainty of wealth and human mortality. The psalmist invites us to hear his advice and reflect on the transience of material goods and the importance of seeking true wealth, which is found in God. Below are five verses related to these themes:
Proverbs 11:4: "The riches on the day of wrath shall be served, but justice delivers from death." This verse highlights the importance of justice and righteousness, which are more valuable than wealth.
Ecclesiastes 5:10: "He who loves money will never have enough; whoever loves the riches will never be satisfied with his income. It makes no sense either." This verse warns of the illusion that wealth can bring happiness and personal fulfillment.
Matthew 16:26: "What good is someone to win the whole world and lose their soul? Or, what could anyone give in return for their soul?" This verse reminds us that true wealth is found in our relationship with God and in our eternal life with Him.
James 1:10-11: "But the rich one must be proud of his humiliation, for he will pass as the flower of the field. The sun rises, and the sun sets itself, and in a hurry back to the place from which it rises. " This verse reminds us that wealth and social position are transitory and that we must find our joy and satisfaction in God.
1 Timothy 6:17-19: "Order to those who are rich in the present world who are not arrogant or put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, which gives us richly all things to our satisfaction. Do good, which are rich in good works, generous and ready to share. " This verse encourages us to use our wealth to help others and the glory of God, instead of being proud of it or depending on it for our safety and satisfaction.
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