Psalms 49:11

“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.”

"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." - Psalms 49:11
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What does Psalms 49:11 mean?

Psalms 49:11 (KJV) states "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." The book of Psalms is a collection of prayers, hymns, and meditations that speak to the…

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Eternal Legacy: A Reflection on Psalms 49:11

**Eternal Legacy: A Reflection on Psalms 49:11** When we contemplate the verse from Psalm 49:11, which states, "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" (KJV)…

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A Prayer for Eternal Perspective and Humility

O Gracious and Eternal Lord, I come before You today with a heart humbled and reverent, recognizing the depth of Your wisdom and the truth of Your Word. In Psalm 49:11 (KJV), it is declared, "Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling…

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Psalms 49:11 - "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."
Psalms 49:8 - "(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)"
"Both low and high, rich and poor, together." - Psalms 49:2
"Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish." - Psalms 49:20
Psalms 49:6 - "They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;"
Psalms 49:20 - "Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish."
Psalms 49:2 - "Both low and high, rich and poor, together."
Psalms 49:13 - "This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah."
"He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light." - Psalms 49:19
Psalms 49:9 - "That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption."
Psalms 49:12 - "Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish."
Psalms 49:3 - "My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding."
Psalms 49:1 - "Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:"
Psalms 49:19 - "He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light."
Psalms 49:16 - "Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;"
"(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)" - Psalms 49:8
Psalms 119:49 - "Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope."
Psalms 89:49 - "Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?"
Psalms 49:15 - "But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah."
Psalms 49:4 - "I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp."
"Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?" - Psalms 89:49
Psalms 49:10 - "For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others."
Psalms 49:7 - "None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:"
"But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah." - Psalms 49:15
"I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp." - Psalms 49:4
"They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;" - Psalms 49:6
Psalms 49:17 - "For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him."
"For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him." - Psalms 49:17
Psalms 49:5 - "Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?"