Psalm 49:16 - Revised Version 1885

Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased:

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Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased;

Be not afraid when [an ungodly] one is made rich, when the wealth and glory of his house are increased;

Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased:

Don’t be overly impressed when someone becomes rich, their house swelling to fantastic proportions,

But to the sinner, God has said: Why do you discourse on my justices, and take up my covenant through your mouth?

But to the sinner God hath said: Why dost thou declare my justices, and take my covenant in thy mouth?