Psalm 49:16

New International Reader's Version

Don’t get too upset when other people become rich. Don’t be troubled when they become more and more wealthy.

Cross References

Genesis 31:1

Jacob heard what Laban’s sons were saying. “Jacob has taken everything our father owned,” they said. “He has gained all this wealth from what belonged to our father.”

Esther 5:11

He bragged to them about how rich he was. He talked about how many sons he had. He spoke about all the ways the king had honored him. He bragged about how the king had given him a high position. It was higher than the position of any of the other nobles and officials.

Psalm 37:1

Don’t be upset because of sinful people. Don’t be jealous of those who do wrong.

Psalm 37:7

Be still and wait patiently for the Lord to act. Don’t be upset when other people succeed. Don’t be upset when they carry out their evil plans.

Psalm 49:5

Why should I be afraid when trouble comes? Why should I fear when sinners are all around me? They are the kind of people who want to take advantage of me.

Proverbs 28:12

When godly people win, everyone is very happy. But when sinners take charge, everyone hides.

Hosea 13:14

“I will set these people free from the power of the grave. I will save them from death. Death, where are your plagues? Grave, where is your power to destroy? “I will no longer pity Ephraim.

Revelation 21:24

The nations will walk by the light of the city. The kings of the world will bring their glory into it.

Revelation 21:26

The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it.