Psalm 49:17
“For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 49Meaning
At death a person takes none of that wealth along, and public glory does not descend with them; possessions are real goods but not permanent identity.
Do not fear wealth that cannot survive death
Psalm 49 is a wisdom psalm for all peoples. It exposes the limits of wealth before death, rejects confidence in status or self-ransom, and contrasts human mortality with confidence that God can redeem and guide beyond the power of the grave.
Read carefully
At death a person takes none of that wealth along, and public glory does not descend with them; possessions are real goods but not permanent identity.
Reflection
At death a person takes none of that wealth along, and public glory does not descend with them; possessions are real goods but not permanent identity.