Psalm 49:18

New Century Version

Even though they were praised when they were alive— and people may praise you when you succeed—

Cross References

Esther 3:2

All the royal officers at the king’s gate would bow down and kneel before Haman, as the king had ordered. But Mordecai would not bow down or show him honor.

Job 3:15

I would be asleep with rulers who filled their houses with gold and silver.

Psalm 10:3

They brag about the things they want. They bless the greedy but hate the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 5:14

They lose it all in a bad deal and have nothing to give to their children.

Hosea 12:8

Israel said, “I am rich! I am someone with power!” All their money will do them no good because of the sins they have done.

Luke 12:19

Then I can say to myself, “I have enough good things stored to last for many years. Rest, eat, drink, and enjoy life!” ’

Deuteronomy 29:19

These are the kind of people who hear these curses but bless themselves, thinking, “We will be safe even though we continue doing what we want to do.” Those people may destroy all of your land, both wet and dry.

1 Samuel 25:6

Say to Nabal, ‘May you and your family and all who belong to you have good health!