Psalm 49:18

Bible in Basic English 1965

Though he might have pride in his soul in his life-time, and men will give you praise if you do well for yourself,

Cross References

Luke 12:19

And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have a great amount of goods in store, enough for a number of years; be at rest, take food and wine and be happy.

Deuteronomy 29:19

If such a man, hearing the words of this oath, takes comfort in the thought that he will have peace even if he goes on in the pride of his heart, taking whatever chance may give him:

Psalm 10:3

For the evil-doer is lifted up because of the purpose of his heart, and he whose mind is fixed on wealth is turned away from the Lord, saying evil against him.

Hosea 12:8

And Ephraim said, Now I have got wealth and much property; in all my works no sin may be seen in me.

Esther 3:2

And all the king's servants who were in the king's house went down to the earth before Haman and gave him honour: for so the king had given orders. But Mordecai did not go down before him or give him honour.

1 Samuel 25:6

And say this to my brother, May all be well for you: peace be to you and your house and all you have.

Job 3:15

Or with rulers who had gold, and whose houses were full of silver;

Ecclesiastes 5:14

And I saw the destruction of his wealth by an evil chance; and when he became the father of a son he had nothing in his hand.