New International Version for they will take nothing with them when they die, their splendor will not descend with them. New Living Translation For when they die, they take nothing with them. Their wealth will not follow them into the grave. English Standard Version For when he dies he will carry nothing away; his glory will not go down after him. Berean Standard Bible For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. Berean Literal Bible For in his death he will take of it all nothing; his glory will not go down after him, King James Bible For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him. New King James Version For when he dies he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him. New American Standard Bible For when he dies, he will take nothing with him; His wealth will not descend after him. NASB 1995 For when he dies he will carry nothing away; His glory will not descend after him. NASB 1977 For when he dies he will carry nothing away; His glory will not descend after him. Legacy Standard Bible For when he dies he will not take any of it; His glory will not descend after him. Amplified Bible For when he dies he will carry nothing away; His glory will not descend after him. Berean Annotated Bible For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. Christian Standard Bible For when he dies, he will take nothing at all; his wealth will not follow him down. Holman Christian Standard Bible For when he dies, he will take nothing at all; his wealth will not follow him down. American Standard Version For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him. Contemporary English Version Soon they will die and all their wealth will be left behind. English Revised Version For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; his glory shall not descend after him. GOD'S WORD® Translation He will not take anything with him when he dies. His greatness cannot follow him. Good News Translation he cannot take it with him when he dies; his wealth will not go with him to the grave. 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, 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. Webster's Bible Translation For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. World English Bible for when he dies he will carry nothing away. His glory won’t descend after him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor at his death he receives nothing, "" His glory does not go down after him. Berean Literal Bible For in his death he will take of it all nothing; his glory will not go down after him, Young's Literal Translation For at his death he receiveth nothing, His honour goeth not down after him. Smith's Literal Translation For not in his dying shall he take anything: his honor shall not go down after him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor when he shall die he shall take nothing away; nor shall his glory descend with him. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible At his death he will not take along anything, his glory will not go down after him. New Revised Standard Version For when they die they will carry nothing away; their wealth will not go down after them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor when he dies he shall carry nothing away; neither shall his glory descend after him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because he will not take anything in his death, neither does his glory descend after him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; His wealth shall not descend after him. Brenton Septuagint Translation For he shall take nothing when he dies; neither shall his glory descend with him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Evanescence of Wealth…16Do not be amazed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases. 17For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. 18Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul—and men praise you when you prosper—… Cross References For when he dies, Job 14:10 But a man dies and is laid low; he breathes his last, and where is he? Psalm 146:4 When his spirit departs, he returns to the ground; on that very day his plans perish. Hebrews 9:27 Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment, he will carry nothing away; 1 Timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it. Ecclesiastes 5:15 As a man came from his mother’s womb, so he will depart again, naked as he arrived. He takes nothing for his labor to carry in his hands. Job 1:21 saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.” his abundance will not follow him down. Psalm 39:6 Surely every man goes about like a phantom; surely he bustles in vain; he heaps up riches not knowing who will haul them away. Ecclesiastes 2:18-19 I hated all for which I had toiled under the sun, because I must leave it to the man who comes after me. / And who knows whether that man will be wise or foolish? Yet he will take over all the labor at which I have worked skillfully under the sun. This too is futile. Luke 12:20 But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Proverbs 11:4 Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death. James 1:10-11 But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field. / For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. 1 Peter 1:24 For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, Luke 16:22-23 One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried. / In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side. Proverbs 27:24 for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to every generation. Ecclesiastes 6:2 God gives a man riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacks nothing his heart desires; but God does not allow him to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger will enjoy them. This is futile and a grievous affliction. Treasury of Scripture For when he dies he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him. he shall Job 1:21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. Job 27:19 The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not. Ecclesiastes 5:15 As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand. his Isaiah 5:14 Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it. Isaiah 10:3 And what will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which shall come from far? to whom will ye flee for help? and where will ye leave your glory? 1 Corinthians 15:43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: Jump to Previous Carry Death Descend Dies Dieth Glory Honour Receiveth Splendor WealthJump to Next Carry Death Descend Dies Dieth Glory Honour Receiveth Splendor WealthPsalm 49 1. An earnest persuasion to build the faith of resurrection16. Worldly prosperity is not to be admired For when he dies, For when he dies, every human life comes to its appointed end, regardless of status, success, or possessions. Job 14:10 But a man dies and is laid low; he breathes his last… he will carry nothing away; All that a person has accumulated remains behind at death and cannot provide lasting security beyond the grave. 1Ti 6:7 For we brought nothing into the world… his abundance will not follow him down. Wealth, honor, and earthly influence cannot alter one’s standing before God or accompany the dead into Sheol. Psa 39:6 Surely every man goes about like a phantom;… Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of Psalm 49, traditionally attributed to the sons of Korah, who were Levites and temple musicians. They provide wisdom literature that reflects on the futility of trusting in wealth. 2. The Wealthy Man Represents individuals who place their trust and identity in material wealth and possessions, believing these will provide security and status. 3. Death The inevitable event that equalizes all people, regardless of their wealth or status, emphasizing the transient nature of earthly possessions. Teaching Points The Transience of WealthEarthly wealth is temporary and cannot be taken beyond the grave. Believers should focus on eternal values rather than accumulating material possessions. True Security in God Security should be found in a relationship with God, not in material abundance. Trusting in wealth can lead to a false sense of security. Eternal Perspective Christians are encouraged to live with an eternal perspective, investing in spiritual riches that have lasting value beyond this life. Contentment and Stewardship Believers are called to be content with what they have and to use their resources wisely for God's kingdom, recognizing that they are stewards, not owners. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 49:17?2. How does Psalm 49:17 challenge our view of wealth and possessions? 3. What does "take nothing with him" teach about earthly vs. eternal priorities? 4. How can 1 Timothy 6:7 enhance our understanding of Psalm 49:17? 5. In what ways can we apply Psalm 49:17 to our financial decisions? 6. How should Psalm 49:17 influence our attitude towards material success? 7. What does Psalm 49:17 imply about the futility of wealth after death? 8. How does Psalm 49:17 challenge the belief in material success as life's ultimate goal? 9. What historical context influenced the message of Psalm 49:17? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 49? Verse 17. - For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away. Nothing in the way of earthly possessions - nothing but the qualities which he has imprinted on his soul, and made part and parcel of himself. The heathen nations, foolishly, were accustomed to bury clothes, and arms, and vessels, and stores of gold with the departed, as though they could take these with them into the other world (see the author's 'Herodotus,' vol. 3. pp. 59-62, end notes 9, 1, 2). The writer of the psalm, and those whom he addressed, were equally aware of the foolishness of such customs. His glory shall not descend after him. Whatever "glory" his wealth has secured to him in this life shall be left behind. He shall be imprisoned in Sheol, with death to shepherd him (ver. 14), and with no hope of returning to the "light" (ver. 19). Psalm 49:17 cuts through the illusion that wealth secures lasting significance. Death is certain, possessions stay behind, and earthly abundance cannot descend with us. The only treasure that matters is what is invested in God’s eternal kingdom through trust in Christ and a life lived for His glory. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction when he dies, בְ֭מוֹתוֹ (ḇə·mō·w·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin he will carry יִקַּ֣ח (yiq·qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take nothing away; לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no his abundance כְּבוֹדֽוֹ׃ (kə·ḇō·w·ḏōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness will not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no follow אַחֲרָ֣יו (’a·ḥă·rāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 310: The hind or following part him down. יֵרֵ֖ד (yê·rêḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend Additonal Resources Psalm 49:17 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 49:17 Bible Gateway Psalm 49:17 Bible.com Psalm 49:17 NIV |
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