Psalm 49:6

The Passion Translation

They trust in their treasures and boast in their riches, yet not one of them, though rich as a king, could rescue his own brother from the guilt of his sins. No one could give God the ransom price for the soul of another, let alone for himself.

Cross References

Psalm 112:7

They will not live in fear or dread of what may come, for their hearts are firm, ever secure in their faith.

Psalm 112:8

Steady and strong, they will not be afraid, but will calmly face their every foe until they all go down in defeat.

Psalm 52:7

“See what happens to those great in their own eyes who don’t trust in the Most High to save them! Look how they trusted only in their wealth and made their living from wickedness.”

Psalm 56:5

Day after day cruel critics distort my words; constantly they plot my collapse.

Psalm 56:7

They don’t deserve to get away with this! Look at their wickedness, their injustice, Lord. In your fierce anger cast them down to defeat.

Psalm 62:10

The wealth of the world is nothing to God. So if your wealth increases, don’t be boastful or put your trust in your money. And don’t you think for a moment that you can get away with stealing by overcharging others just to get more for yourself!

Proverbs 10:15

A rich man’s wealth becomes like a citadel of strength, but the poverty of the poor leaves their security in shambles.

Proverbs 11:28

Keep trusting in your riches and down you’ll go! But the lovers of God rise up like flowers in the spring.

Proverbs 23:5

For no sooner do you start counting your wealth than it sprouts wings and flies away like an eagle in the sky— here today, gone tomorrow!

Jeremiah 9:23

Yahweh says: “The wise must not boast in their wisdom, the mighty must not boast in their power, and the wealthy must not boast in their riches.

Mark 10:24

The disciples were startled when they heard this. But Jesus again said to them, “Children, it is next to impossible for those who trust in their riches to find their way into God’s kingdom.

Luke 12:19

Then I can just sit back, surrounded with comfort and ease. I’ll enjoy life with no worries at all.’

1 Timothy 6:17

To all the rich of this world, I command you not to be wrapped in thoughts of pride over your prosperity, or rely on your wealth, for your riches are unreliable and nothing compared to the living God. Trust instead in the one who lavishes upon us all good things, fulfilling our every need.