Psalm 49:16

New Living Translation

So don’t be dismayed when the wicked grow rich and their homes become ever more splendid.

Cross References

Genesis 31:1

But Jacob soon learned that Laban’s sons were grumbling about him. “Jacob has robbed our father of everything!” they said. “He has gained all his wealth at our father’s expense.”

Esther 5:11

and boasted to them about his great wealth and his many children. He bragged about the honors the king had given him and how he had been promoted over all the other nobles and officials.

Psalm 37:1

Don’t worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong.

Psalm 37:7

Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.

Psalm 49:5

Why should I fear when trouble comes, when enemies surround me?

Proverbs 28:12

When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.

Hosea 13:14

“Should I ransom them from the grave? Should I redeem them from death? O death, bring on your terrors! O grave, bring on your plagues! For I will not take pity on them.

Revelation 21:24

The nations will walk in its light, and the kings of the world will enter the city in all their glory.

Revelation 21:26

And all the nations will bring their glory and honor into the city.