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Psalm 49:11

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.

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Psalm 49:11 in other translations

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.

Psalm 49:11 · American Standard Version

Psalm 49:11 in context

  1. 9that he should live on forever,
    that he should not see corruption.
  2. 10For he sees that wise men die;
    likewise the fool and the senseless perish,
    and leave their wealth to others.
  3. 11Their inward thought is that their houses will endure forever,
    and their dwelling places to all generations.
    They name their lands after themselves.
  4. 12But man, despite his riches, doesn’t endure.
    He is like the animals that perish.
  5. 13This is the destiny of those who are foolish,
    and of those who approve their sayings.