Psalms 49:13

“This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.”

"This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah." - Psalms 49:13
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What does Psalms 49:13 mean?

Psalms 49:13 (KJV) states, "This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah." The book of Psalms is a collection of songs and poems that express the range of human emotions — from praise and joy to lament and petition. Psalms 49 falls into the…

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The Folly of Materialism: A Reflection on Psalm 49:13

Psalm 49 offers profound wisdom about the nature of wealth and the folly of those who rely solely on their material possessions. Verse 13 states, "This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah." This passage invites us to reflect deeply on the…

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Prayer for Wisdom and Discernment in a World of Folly

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound truth encapsulated in Psalm 49:13: "This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah." Lord, these words echo in my heart and mind, prompting me to seek Your wisdom and…

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Psalms 49:13 - "This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah."
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."
"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?"
Psalms 78:49 - "He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble, by sending evil angels among them."