Psalm 49:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

We humans are praised when we do well, and all of us are glad to be alive.

Cross References

Esther 3:2

and the king had given orders for his officials at the royal gate to honour Haman by kneeling down to him. All of them obeyed except Mordecai.

Job 3:15

and with rulers once rich with silver and gold.

Psalm 10:3

The wicked boast about their deepest desires. Those greedy people hate and curse you, LORD.

Ecclesiastes 5:14

Suddenly they lose everything in a bad business deal, then have nothing to leave for their children.

Hosea 12:8

You say to yourself, “I'm rich! I earned it all on my own, without committing a sin.”

Luke 12:19

Then I'll say to myself, ‘You have stored up enough good things to last for years to come. Live it up! Eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.’ ”

Deuteronomy 29:19

You may be an Israelite and know-all about the LORD's agreement with us, but he won't bless you if you rebel against him. You may think you can get away with it, but you will cause the rest of Israel to be punished along with you.