Psalms 49:10

Psalms 49:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
• New International Version (NIV)For all can see that the wise die, that the foolish and the senseless also perish, leaving their wealth to others.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For he sees that even the wise die; the fool and the stupid alike must perish and leave their wealth to others.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For he sees wise men die; Likewise the fool and the senseless person perish, And leave their wealth to others.

Context of Psalms 49:10

8since the price of redeeming him is too costly, one should forever stop trying — 9so that he may live forever and not see the Pit. For one can see that the wise die; the foolish and stupid also pass away. Then they leave their wealth to others. 11Their graves are their permanent homes, their dwellings from generation to generation, though they have named estates after themselves. 12But despite his assets, mankind will not last; he is like the animals that perish.

Psalms 49:10 word by word

כִּ֤י יִרְאֶ֨ה׀ חֲכָ֘מִ֤ים יָמ֗וּתוּ יַ֤חַד כְּסִ֣יל וָבַ֣עַר יֹאבֵ֑דוּ וְעָזְב֖וּ לַאֲחֵרִ֣ים חֵילָֽם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• For he seethרָאָהrâ'âh · to see: seeH7200
• wise menחָכָםchâkâm · wiseH2450
• dieמוּתmûth · to dieH4191
• likewiseיַ֫חַדyachad · unitednessH3162
• the foolכְּסִילkesîyl · foolH3684
• and the brutish personבַּ֫עַרba‛ar · stupidH1198
• perishאָבַד'âbad · to perishH6
• and leaveעָזַב‛âzab · to leave: forsakeH5800
• their wealthחַ֫יִלchayil · strength: richH2428
• to othersאַחֵר'achêr · anotherH312

Cross-references for Psalms 49:10

• Ecclesiastes 2:16For, just like the fool, there is no lasting remembrance of the wise, since in the days to come both will be forgotten. How is it that the wise person dies just like the fool?
• Ecclesiastes 9:1Indeed, I took all this to heart and explained it all: The righteous, the wise, and their works are in God’s hands. People don’t know whether to expect love or hate. Everything lies ahead of them.
• Romans 5:12Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, in this way death spread to all people, because all sinned.
• Hebrews 9:27And just as it is appointed for people to die once — and after this, judgment —
• Psalms 73:22I was stupid and didn’t understand; I was an unthinking animal toward you.
• Psalms 92:6A stupid person does not know, a fool does not understand this:
• Psalms 94:8Pay attention, you stupid people! Fools, when will you be wise?
• Proverbs 12:1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.
• Proverbs 30:2I am more stupid than any other person, and I lack a human’s ability to understand.
• Jeremiah 10:8They are both stupid and foolish, instructed by worthless idols made of wood!
• Psalms 49:17For when he dies, he will take nothing at all; his wealth will not follow him down.
• Psalms 17:14With your hand, Lord, save me from men, from men of the world whose portion is in this life: You fill their bellies with what you have in store; their sons are satisfied, and they leave their surplus to their children.
• Psalms 39:6Yes, a person goes about like a mere shadow. Indeed, they rush around in vain, gathering possessions without knowing who will get them.
• Proverbs 11:4Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath, but righteousness rescues from death.
• Ecclesiastes 2:18I hated all my work that I labored at under the sun because I must leave it to the one who comes after me.
• Ecclesiastes 5:13There is a sickening tragedy I have seen under the sun: wealth kept by its owner to his harm.

Commentaries on Psalms 49:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10For he seeth that wise men die - Though they may be rich, and their wisdom teach them the best method of managing their riches so as to derive all the good from them they can possibly produce, yet they die as well as the fool and the poor ignorant man; and their wealth is left to others who will be equally disappointed in their expectation from it.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10For he seeth that wise men die - He must see this; he does see it. He perceives that no one can be saved from death. It comes on all alike - the wise and the unwise. Nothing saves from it. The allusion is here especially to the “rich,” whether “they” are wise or whether they are fools and “brutish.” The simple fact, as stated, is that no matter what may be the character of the man of wealth, whether wise or foolish, he must certainly die His wealth cannot…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-14Verses 6-14 Here is a description of the spirit and way of worldly people. A man may have wealth, and may have his heart enlarged in love, thankfulness, and obedience, and may do good with it. Therefore it is not men's having riches that proves them to be worldly, but their setting their hearts upon them as the best things. Worldly men have only some floating thoughts of the things of God, while their fixed thoughts, their inward thoughts, are about the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-20In this wisdom psalm, a wise teacher warns about enemies who live richly and care only for themselves (Psalm 49:5–9). They cannot save anyone, not even themselves, from death or being forgotten (Psalm 49:10–12). Like fattened animals, they are led to slaughter (Psalm 49:14–20).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. For he seeth--that is, corruption; then follows the illustration. wise ... fool--(Psa 14:1; Pr 1:32; 10:1). likewise--alike altogether--(Psa 4:8)--die--all meet the same fate.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 49:10

• Death
• Wicked (People)

In the dictionaries

• Wise men
• Approve
• Boast
• Carry
• Likewise
• Manasseh
• Psalms
• Affliction
• Bible, the
• Brute; Brutish

Commentaries on Psalms 49

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings