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16 Don’t be afraid when someone gets rich,
    when the glory of his household increases.
17 When he dies, he will not be able to take it all with him[a]
    his possessions[b] will not follow him to the grave,[c]
18 although he considers himself blessed while he’s alive.

Though people praise you for doing well,

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 49:17 The Heb. lacks with him
  2. Psalm 49:17 Or glory
  3. Psalm 49:17 The Heb. lacks to the grave