9. that he should still live for ever and not see corruption.
10. For he sees that all the wise men die, likewise the fool and the ignorant perish and leave their wealth to others.
11. Their inward thought is that their houses are eternal and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.
12. Nevertheless man will not abide forever in honour; he is like the beasts that are cut off.
13. This their way is their folly; yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
14. Like sheep they are laid in Sheol; death shall feed on them, and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning, and their beauty shall be consumed in the grave from their dwelling.
15. Surely God will ransom my soul from the hand of Sheol when he shall take me. Selah.
16. Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
17. for in his death he shall carry nothing away; nor shall his glory descend after him.
18. Though while he lives, his life shall be blessed: and men will praise thee when thou art prosperous.