Psalm 49:18

New English Translation

He pronounces this blessing on himself while he is alive: “May men praise you, for you have done well!”

Cross References

Esther 3:2

As a result, all the king’s servants who were at the king’s gate were bowing and paying homage to Haman, for the king had so commanded. However, Mordecai did not bow, nor did he pay him homage.

Job 3:15

or with princes who possessed gold, who filled their palaces with silver.

Psalm 10:3

Yes, the wicked man boasts because he gets what he wants; the one who robs others curses and rejects the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 5:14

Then that wealth was lost through bad luck; although he fathered a son, he has nothing left to give him.

Hosea 12:8

Ephraim boasts, “I am very rich! I have become wealthy! In all that I have done to gain my wealth, no one can accuse me of any offense that is actually sinful.”

Luke 12:19

And I will say to myself, “You have plenty of goods stored up for many years; relax, eat, drink, celebrate!”’

Deuteronomy 29:19

When such a person hears the words of this oath he secretly blesses himself and says, “I will have peace though I continue to walk with a stubborn spirit.” This will destroy the watered ground with the parched.

1 Samuel 25:6

Then you will say to my brother, “Peace to you and your house! Peace to all that is yours!