New American Standard Bible

Psalms 49:12-18 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

12. But man in his pomp will not endure; He is like the beasts that perish.

13. This is the way of those who are foolish, And of those after them who approve their words. Selah.

14. As sheep they are appointed for Sheol; Death shall be their shepherd; And the upright shall rule over them in the morning, And their form shall be for Sheol to consume So that they have no habitation.

15. But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, For He will receive me. Selah.

16. Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich, When the glory of his house is increased;

17. For when he dies he will carry nothing away; His glory will not descend after him.

18. Though while he lives he congratulates himself- And though men praise you when you do well for yourself-