“For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.”

Psalms 49:17 (KJV) |

Psalms 49:17

From Psalms 49, in the Book of Psalms (Old Testament).

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15

But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.

16

Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

17

For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.

18

Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.

19

He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light.

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