Psalm 49:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Soon they will die and all their wealth will be left behind.

Cross References

1 Timothy 6:7

We didn't bring anything into this world, and we won't take anything with us when we leave.

Job 27:19

Those sinners may go to bed rich, but they will wake up poor.

1 Corinthians 15:43

These ugly and weak bodies will become beautiful and strong.

Luke 16:24

he said to Abraham, “Have pity on me! Send Lazarus to dip his finger in water and touch my tongue. I'm suffering terribly in this fire.”

Luke 12:20

But God said to him, “You fool! Tonight you will die. Then who will get what you have stored up?”

Isaiah 10:3

But what will you do when you are fiercely attacked and punished by foreigners? Where will you run for help? Where will you hide your valuables?

Isaiah 5:14

The world of the dead has opened its mouth wide and is eagerly waiting for the leaders of Jerusalem and for its noisy crowds, especially for those who take pride in that city.

Ecclesiastes 5:15

They came into this world naked, and when they die, they will be just as naked. They can't take anything with them, and they won't have anything to show for all their work.

Psalm 17:14

Use your powerful arm and rescue me from the hands of mere humans whose world won't last. You provide food for those you love. Their children have plenty, and their grandchildren will have more than enough.

Job 1:21

and said: “We bring nothing at birth; we take nothing with us at death. The LORD alone gives and takes. Praise the name of the LORD!”