Psalms 49:1
American King James Hear this, all you people; give ear, all you inhabitants of the world:
American Standard Version Hear this, all ye peoples; Give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world,
King James Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:
World English Bible Hear this, all you peoples. Listen, all you inhabitants of the world,
Psalms 49:2
American King James Both low and high, rich and poor, together.
American Standard Version Both low and high, Rich and poor together.
King James Both low and high, rich and poor, together.
World English Bible both low and high, rich and poor together.
Psalms 49:3
American King James My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
American Standard Version My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
King James My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
World English Bible My mouth will speak words of wisdom. My heart will utter understanding.
Psalms 49:4
American King James I will incline my ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying on the harp.
American Standard Version I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
King James I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
World English Bible I will incline my ear to a proverb. I will solve my riddle on the harp.
Psalms 49:5
American King James Why should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
American Standard Version Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When iniquity at my heels compasseth me about?
King James Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
World English Bible Why should I fear in the days of evil, when iniquity at my heels surrounds me?
Psalms 49:6
American King James They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
American Standard Version They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
King James They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
World English Bible Those who trust in their wealth, and boast in the multitude of their riches—
Psalms 49:7
American King James None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
American Standard Version None `of them' can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him;
King James None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
World English Bible none of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give God a ransom for him.
Psalms 49:8
American King James (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceases for ever:)
American Standard Version (For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever;)
King James (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
World English Bible For the redemption of their life is costly, no payment is ever enough,
Psalms 49:9
American King James That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
American Standard Version That he should still live alway, That he should not see corruption.
King James That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
World English Bible that he should live on forever, that he should not see corruption.
Psalms 49:10
American King James For he sees that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
American Standard Version For he shall see it. Wise men die; The fool and the brutish alike perish, And leave their wealth to others.
King James For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
World English Bible For he sees that wise men die; likewise the fool and the senseless perish, and leave their wealth to others.
Psalms 49:11
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible Their inward thought is that their houses will endure forever, and their dwelling places to all generations. They name their lands after themselves.
Psalms 49:12
American King James Nevertheless man being in honor stays not: he is like the beasts that perish.
American Standard Version But man `being' in honor abideth not: He is like the beasts that perish.
King James Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.
World English Bible But man, despite his riches, doesn’t endure. He is like the animals that perish.
Psalms 49:13
American King James This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
American Standard Version This their way is their folly: Yet after them men approve their sayings. Selah
King James This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
World English Bible This is the destiny of those who are foolish, and of those who approve their sayings. Selah.
Psalms 49:14
American King James Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
American Standard Version They are appointed as a flock for Sheol; Death shall be their shepherd; And the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; And their beauty shall be for Sheol to consume, That there be no habitation for it.
King James Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
World English Bible They are appointed as a flock for Sheol. Death shall be their shepherd. The upright shall have dominion over them in the morning. Their beauty shall decay in Sheol, far from their mansion.
Psalms 49:15
American King James But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.
American Standard Version But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol; For he will receive me. Selah
King James But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.
World English Bible But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, for he will receive me. Selah.
Psalms 49:16
American King James Be not you afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
American Standard Version Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased.
King James Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
World English Bible Don’t be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
Psalms 49:17
American King James For when he dies he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
American Standard Version For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him.
King James For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
World English Bible for when he dies he will carry nothing away. His glory won’t descend after him.
Psalms 49:18
American King James Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise you, when you do well to yourself.
American Standard Version Though while he lived he blessed his soul (And men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself,)
King James Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.
World English Bible Though while he lived he blessed his soul— and men praise you when you do well for yourself—
Psalms 49:19
American King James He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light.
American Standard Version He shall go to the generation of his fathers; They shall never see the light.
King James He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light.
World English Bible he shall go to the generation of his fathers. They shall never see the light.
Psalms 49:20
American King James Man that is in honor, and understands not, is like the beasts that perish.
American Standard Version Man that is in honor, and understandeth not, Is like the beasts that perish. Psalm 50 A Psalm of Asaph.
King James Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.
World English Bible A man who has riches without understanding, is like the animals that perish.