Revised Webster's Bible
Psalms 49:6
6They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
Psalms 49:6 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
- New International Version (NIV)those who trust in their wealth and boast of their great riches?
- English Standard Version (ESV)those who trust in their wealth and boast of the abundance of their riches?
- New King James Version (NKJV)Those who trust in their wealth And boast in the multitude of their riches,
Context of Psalms 49:6
4I will incline my ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp. 5Why should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall surround me? They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; 7None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: 8(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
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הַבֹּטְחִ֥ים עַל־חֵילָ֑ם וּבְרֹ֥ב עָ֝שְׁרָ֗ם יִתְהַלָּֽלוּ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 49:6
- Psalms 52:7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
- Psalms 62:10Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them .
- Job 31:24If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
- Proverbs 10:15The rich man’s wealthis his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
- Proverbs 23:5Wilt thou set thy eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make to themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
- Mark 10:24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith to them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
- 1 Timothy 6:17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
- Esther 5:11And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.
- Jeremiah 9:23Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
- Ezekiel 28:4With thy wisdom and with thy understanding thou hast gained for thee riches, and hast gained gold and silver into thy treasuries:
- Hosea 12:8And Ephraim said, Yet I have become rich, I have found for myself substance: in all my labours they shall find no iniquity in me that were sin.
- Luke 12:19And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast many goods laid up for many years; take thy ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
Commentaries on Psalms 49:6
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6They that trust in their wealth - The first reason why there was no cause of alarm is drawn Psalm 49:6-10 from the “powerlessness” of wealth, as illustrated by the fact that it can do nothing to save life or to prevent death. He refers to those who possess it as “trusting” in their wealth, or “relying on” that as the source of their power. And boast themselves - Pride themselves; or feel conscious of safety and strength because they are rich. It is the…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. 5-8If enemies who live for material rewards cannot sustain themselves, how can they give life to others?Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. They are vainglorious.Read the comment
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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
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