Metrical Psalms 1650

Psalms 49:6-11 Metrical Psalms 1650 (MP1650)

6. Whoe'er they be that in their wealththeir confidence do pitch,And boast themselves, because they arebecome exceeding rich:

7. Yet none of these his brother canredeem by any way;Nor can he unto God for himsufficient ransom pay,

8. (Their soul's redemption precious is,and it can never be,)

9. That still he should for ever live,and not corruption see.

10. For why? he seeth that wise men die,and brutish fools alsoDo perish; and their wealth, when dead,to others they let go.

11. Their inward thought is, that their houseand dwelling-places shallStand through all ages; they their landsby their own names do call.