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Psalms 49:9 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption. "
Psalms 49:9
Verse in Context
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None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.
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Psalms 49:1
"[[To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.]] Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:"
Psalms 49:2
"Both low and high, rich and poor, together."
Psalms 49:3
"My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding."
Psalms 49:4
"I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp."
Psalms 49:5
"Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass"
Psalms 49:6
"They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;"
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