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Psalms 49:17

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.

Psalms 49:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 49:17

Theological / Devotional

Carry nothing away. See Job 1:21; Eccl. 5:15; Luke 12:20; 1 Tim. 6:7.

Glory. See on v. 16. The rich man’s wealth cannot go down to the grave with him. Despite the custom of many peoples of burying wealth with the deceased, the body returns to the dust.

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