Psalm 49:16

New English Translation

Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich and his wealth multiplies!

Cross References

Genesis 31:1

Jacob heard that Laban’s sons were complaining, “Jacob has taken everything that belonged to our father! He has gotten rich at our father’s expense!”

Esther 5:11

Haman then recounted to them his fabulous wealth, his many sons, and how the king had magnified him and exalted him over the king’s other officials and servants.

Psalm 37:1

Do not fret when wicked men seem to succeed! Do not envy evildoers!

Psalm 37:7

Wait patiently for the Lord! Wait confidently for him! Do not fret over the apparent success of a sinner, a man who carries out wicked schemes!

Psalm 49:5

Why should I be afraid in times of trouble, when the sinful deeds of deceptive men threaten to overwhelm me?

Proverbs 28:12

When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.

Hosea 13:14

Will I deliver them from the power of Sheol? No, I will not! Will I redeem them from death? No, I will not! O Death, bring on your plagues! O Sheol, bring on your destruction! My eyes will not show any compassion!

Revelation 21:24

The nations will walk by its light and the kings of the earth will bring their grandeur into it.

Revelation 21:26

They will bring the grandeur and the wealth of the nations into it,