Psalm 49:18

Modern English Version

Though while he lives he blesses himself — for men will praise you when you do well for yourself—

Cross References

Esther 3:2

All the king’s servants, when they were at the king’s gate, bowed or paid homage to Haman since the king had commanded it. Mordecai, however, never bowed or paid homage.

Job 3:15

or with princes who had gold, who filled their houses with silver.

Psalm 10:3

For the wicked boasts of his soul’s desire, and blesses the greedy and despises the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 5:14

and those riches were lost in an unfortunate business deal; and although he has a son, there is nothing left to put in his hand.

Hosea 12:8

Ephraim said, “Yet I am rich, I have found wealth for myself. In all my labors, they shall find no offense in me that would be sin.”

Luke 12:19

And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take rest. Eat, drink, and be merry.’

Deuteronomy 29:19

and it happens that, when he hears the words of this covenant, he blesses himself in his heart, saying, “I shall have peace, even though I walk in the stubbornness of my heart,” thus destroying the watered ground with the dry.

1 Samuel 25:6

And thus you shall say to him who lives in prosperity, ‘Peace be to you and peace to your house, and to all that you have, peace.