Parallel Verses
Amplified
For when he dies he will carry nothing away;
His glory will not descend after him.
New American Standard Bible
His
King James Version
For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
Holman Bible
his wealth
International Standard Version
When he dies, he will not be able to take it all with him his possessions will not follow him to the grave,
A Conservative Version
For when he dies he shall carry nothing away. His glory shall not descend after him.
American Standard Version
For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him.
Bible in Basic English
For at his death, he will take nothing away; his glory will not go down after him.
Darby Translation
For when he dieth, he shall carry nothing away; his glory shall not descend after him.
Julia Smith Translation
For not in his dying shall he take anything: his honor shall not go down after him.
King James 2000
For when he dies he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
because when he dies he will not take [away] any [of it]. His wealth will not follow down after him.
Modern King James verseion
for when he dies he shall take nothing away; his glory shall not go down after him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
for he shall carry nothing away with him when he dieth, neither shall his pomp follow him.
NET Bible
For he will take nothing with him when he dies; his wealth will not follow him down into the grave.
New Heart English Bible
For when he dies he shall carry nothing away. His glory shall not descend after him.
The Emphasized Bible
For, when he dieth, he shall take, nothing, his glory shall not descend after him;
Webster
For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
World English Bible
For when he dies he shall carry nothing away. His glory shall not descend after him.
Youngs Literal Translation
For at his death he receiveth nothing, His honour goeth not down after him.
Themes
Glory » Christ's » Of man, transient
Man » Extremity of examples of » Glory of
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Topics
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 49:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Misplaced Trust In Wealth
16
Be not afraid when [an ungodly] man becomes rich,
When the wealth and glory of his house are increased;
For when he dies he will carry nothing away;
His glory will not descend after him.
Though while he lives he counts himself happy and prosperous—
And though people praise you when you do well for yourself—
Phrases
Cross References
1 Timothy 6:7
For we have brought nothing into the world, so [it is clear that] we cannot take anything out of it, either.
Job 27:19
“He lies down rich, but never will again;
He opens his eyes, and it is gone.
Job 1:21
He said,
And naked I will return there.
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away;
Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Psalm 17:14
From men with Your hand, O Lord,
From men of the world [these moths of the night] whose portion [of enjoyment] is in this life—idle and vain,
And whose belly You fill with Your treasure;
They are satisfied with children,
And they leave what they have left [of wealth] to their children.
Ecclesiastes 5:15
As he came naked from his mother’s womb, so he will return as he came; and he will take away nothing from all his labor that he can carry in his hand.
Isaiah 5:14
Therefore Sheol (the realm of the dead) has increased its appetite and opened its mouth beyond measure;
And
Isaiah 10:3
Now what will you do in the day of [God’s] punishment,
And in the storm of devastation which will come from far away?
To whom will you flee for help?
And where will you leave your wealth [for safekeeping]?
Luke 12:20
Luke 16:24
1 Corinthians 15:43
It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in strength;