Psalm 49:18

New International Reader's Version

While they lived, they believed they were blessed. People praised them when things were going well for them.

Cross References

Esther 3:2

All the royal officials at the palace gate got down on their knees. They gave honor to Haman. That’s because the king had commanded them to do it. But Mordecai refused to get down on his knees. He wouldn’t give Haman any honor at all.

Job 3:15

I’d be with princes who used to have gold. They had filled their houses with silver.

Psalm 10:3

He brags about what his heart desires. He speaks well of those who always want more. He attacks the Lord with his words.

Ecclesiastes 5:14

It’s also when wealth is lost because of an unwise business deal. Then there won’t be anything left for the owners’ children.

Hosea 12:8

People of Ephraim, you brag, “We are very rich. We’ve become wealthy. And no one can prove we sinned to gain all this wealth.”

Luke 12:19

I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of grain stored away for many years. Take life easy. Eat, drink and have a good time.” ’

Deuteronomy 29:19

Some people who worship those gods will hear the promise that seals the covenant I’m making. They think they can escape trouble by what they’re saying. They say, “We’ll be safe, even though we’re stubborn and go our own way.” But they will bring trouble on the whole land.

1 Samuel 25:6

Say to him, ‘May you live a long time! May everything go well with you and your family! And may things go well with everything that belongs to you!