Psalms 49:16

“Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;”

"Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;" - Psalms 49:16
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What does Psalms 49:16 mean?

The verse Psalms 49:16 from the King James Version of the Bible states, "Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased." This verse is a part of a larger passage in the book of Psalms which focuses on the transient nature of wealth and the…

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The Delusion of Wealth: Trusting God Amidst Material Prosperity

As we journey through life, we often encounter moments when we cannot help but be awed by the tangible success of others. Psalm 49:16 offers a comforting reminder: "Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased" (KJV). This verse resonates…

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A Prayer Against Envy and Fear of Wealth

O Lord of Hosts, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the words from Psalms 49:16, "Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased." In a world filled with escalating riches and the shifting tides of fortune, I ask for Your presence to…

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Psalms 49:16 - "Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;"
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."
Psalm 49:16-17 - "Do not be overawed when others grow rich, when the splendor of their houses increases; for they will take nothing with them when they die, their splendor will not descend with them."
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."
"(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 115:16 - "The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men."