Psalms 49:17

King James Version 1611 (Original)

For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Tim 6:7 : 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
  • Job 27:19 : 19 The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.
  • Ps 17:14 : 14 From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
  • Eccl 5:15 : 15 As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand.
  • Isa 5:14 : 14 Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it.
  • Isa 10:3 : 3 And what will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which shall come from far? to whom will ye flee for help? and where will ye leave your glory?
  • Luke 12:20 : 20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
  • Luke 16:24 : 24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
  • 1 Cor 15:43 : 43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
  • Job 1:21 : 21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.

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  • Eccl 6:4
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