Psalms 49:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Do not be amazed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases.”
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“Do not be amazed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;”
King James Version · Public Domain“Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Fear not, when one maketh wealth, When the honour of his house is abundant,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Psalms 49:16 — 10 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 31:1Now Jacob heard that Laban’s sons were saying, “Jacob has taken away all that belonged to our father and built all this wealth at our father’s expense.”
- Esther 3:1After these events, King Xerxes honored Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, elevating him to a position above all the princes who were with him.
- Esther 5:11Haman recounted to them his glorious wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honored and promoted him over the other officials and servants.
- Psalms 37:1Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.
- Psalms 37:7Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
- Psalms 49:5Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me?
- Proverbs 28:12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
- Hosea 13:14I will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from Death. Where, O Death, are your plagues? Where, O Sheol, is your sting? Compassion is hidden from My eyes.
- Revelation 21:24By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.
- Revelation 21:26And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations.
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