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href="/bsb/psalms/49.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/49.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />those who trust in their wealth and boast of their great riches?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/49.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They trust in their wealth and boast of great riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/49.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />those who trust in their wealth and boast of the abundance of their riches?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/49.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/49.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/49.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Those who trust in their wealth And boast in the multitude of their riches,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/49.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who trust in their wealth And boast in the abundance of their riches?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/49.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Even those who trust in their wealth And boast in the abundance of their riches?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/49.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Even those who trust in their wealth, And boast in the abundance of their riches?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/49.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Even those who trust in their wealth And boast in the abundance of their riches?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/49.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Even those who trust in <i>and</i> rely on their wealth And boast of the abundance of their riches?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/49.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They trust in their wealth and boast of their abundant riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/49.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They trust in their wealth and boast of their abundant riches. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/49.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/49.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They trust in their riches and brag about all their wealth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/49.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/49.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They trust their riches and brag about their abundant wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/49.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />by evil people who trust in their riches and boast of their great wealth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/49.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />those who put confidence in their wealth and boast about their great riches?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/49.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/49.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/49.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They trust in their wealth, and boast in the multitude of their riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/49.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/49.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Those who trust in their wealth, and boast in the multitude of their riches— <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/49.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Those trusting on their wealth, "" And in the multitude of their riches, "" Show themselves foolish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/49.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Those trusting on their wealth, And in the multitude of their riches, Do shew themselves foolish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/49.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They trusting upon their wealth, and they will glory in the multitude of their riches.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/49.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They that trust in their own strength, and glory in the multitude of their riches, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/49.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 48:7>Those who trust in their own strength and who glory in the multitude of their riches,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/49.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Of those who trust in their wealth and boast of their abundant riches? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/49.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />those who trust in their wealth and boast of the abundance of their riches?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/49.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They who trust in their own strength and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/49.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />All who trust upon their power and are boasting in the abundance of their riches.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/49.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of them that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/49.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />They that trust in their strength, and boast themselves in the multitude of their wealth -<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/49-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=5750" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/49.htm">The Evanescence of Wealth</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me? <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/982.htm" title="982: hab·bō·ṭə·ḥîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To trust. A primitive root; properly, to hie for refuge; figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure.">They trust</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥê·lām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">their wealth</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: yiṯ·hal·lā·lū (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3mp) -- To shine.">and boast</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: ū·ḇə·rōḇ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">in their great</a> <a href="/hebrew/6239.htm" title="6239: ‘ā·šə·rām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Riches. From ashar; wealth.">riches.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15-21</a></span><br />And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” / Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-23.htm">Mark 10:23-25</a></span><br />Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” / And the disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! / It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-1.htm">James 5:1-3</a></span><br />Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28</a></span><br />He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:10</a></span><br />He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a></span><br />Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Luke 16:19-31</a></span><br />Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. / And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores / and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23-24</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. / Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-4.htm">Proverbs 23:4-5</a></span><br />Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. / When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/7-19.htm">Ezekiel 7:19</a></span><br />They will throw their silver into the streets, and their gold will seem unclean. Their silver and gold cannot save them in the day of the wrath of the LORD. They cannot satisfy their appetites or fill their stomachs with wealth, for it became the stumbling block that brought their iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-24.htm">Job 31:24-28</a></span><br />If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security, / if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much, / if I have beheld the sun in its radiance or the moon moving in splendor, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/1-18.htm">Zephaniah 1:18</a></span><br />Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;</p><p class="hdg">trust</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-7.htm">Psalm 52:7</a></b></br> Lo, <i>this is</i> the man <i>that</i> made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, <i>and</i> strengthened himself in his wickedness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/62-10.htm">Psalm 62:10</a></b></br> Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart <i>upon them</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-24.htm">Job 31:24,25</a></b></br> If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, <i>Thou art</i> my confidence; … </p><p class="hdg">boast</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/5-11.htm">Esther 5:11</a></b></br> And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all <i>the things</i> wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise <i>man</i> glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty <i>man</i> glory in his might, let not the rich <i>man</i> glory in his riches:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/28-4.htm">Ezekiel 28:4,5</a></b></br> With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/37-19.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/psalms/44-8.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/job/39-11.htm">Depend</a> <a href="/psalms/44-6.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/psalms/48-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/45-5.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/psalms/47-9.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/psalms/42-4.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/psalms/39-6.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/psalms/39-6.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/job/27-16.htm">Stores</a> <a href="/psalms/48-4.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/44-6.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Trusting</a> <a href="/psalms/49-2.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/52-7.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/psalms/52-1.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/psalms/62-7.htm">Depend</a> <a href="/psalms/52-7.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/49-10.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/psalms/49-8.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/58-2.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/psalms/57-5.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/psalms/51-1.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/psalms/49-12.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/psalms/50-23.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Stores</a> <a href="/psalms/49-11.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/49-13.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/psalms/84-12.htm">Trusting</a> <a href="/psalms/49-10.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 49</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/49-1.htm">An earnest persuasion to build the faith of resurrection</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/49-16.htm">Worldly prosperity is not to be admired</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Biblically, wealth is often seen as a temporary and unreliable source of security. In the context of ancient Israel, wealth was typically measured in terms of livestock, land, and precious metals. Trusting in wealth is cautioned against in <a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28</a>, which states, "He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf." This reflects a broader biblical theme that true security and salvation come from God, not material wealth. Jesus also addresses this in the New Testament, particularly in <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>, where He advises storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth.<p><b>and boast in their great riches.</b><br>Boasting in riches is a demonstration of pride and self-reliance, which is contrary to the humility and dependence on God that Scripture advocates. In the cultural context of the psalm, boasting was a way to assert one's status and power, often leading to social inequality and injustice. The Bible consistently warns against pride, as seen in <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>, "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." This phrase also connects to the parable of the rich fool in <a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Luke 12:16-21</a>, where Jesus illustrates the futility of hoarding wealth without being "rich toward God." The emphasis is on the transient nature of earthly riches and the eternal value of spiritual wealth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/sons_of_korah.htm">Sons of Korah</a></b><br>The authors of <a href="/bsb/psalms/49.htm">Psalm 49</a>, a group of Levitical singers and musicians in the temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the psalm was originally addressed, serving as a reminder of the futility of trusting in material wealth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_rich.htm">The Rich</a></b><br>A general reference to those who place their trust in wealth and material possessions.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_poor.htm">The Poor</a></b><br>Implicitly contrasted with the rich, representing those who may not have material wealth but can have spiritual riches.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_afterlife.htm">The Afterlife</a></b><br>An underlying theme in the psalm, pointing to the eternal consequences of earthly actions and attitudes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_illusion_of_security_in_wealth.htm">The Illusion of Security in Wealth</a></b><br>Wealth can create a false sense of security, leading individuals to trust in their riches rather than in God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a></b><br>Boasting in riches can lead to pride, which distances us from God and others. True security and identity should be found in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Material wealth is temporary and cannot secure eternal life. Believers are called to focus on spiritual riches and eternal rewards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_reflection_of_faith.htm">Generosity as a Reflection of Faith</a></b><br>Christians are encouraged to use their resources to bless others, reflecting God's generosity and love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_in_christ.htm">Contentment in Christ</a></b><br>True contentment comes from a relationship with Christ, not from accumulating wealth. Believers should cultivate a heart of gratitude and trust in God's provision.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_49.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 49</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_49_align_with_deut._28.htm">How does Psalm 49’s warning against trusting in wealth reconcile with passages like Deuteronomy 28 that equate prosperity with divine blessing? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_or_what_is_mammon.htm">Who or what is Mammon?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_wealth_and_fame_suitable_for_christians.htm">Is wealth and fame appropriate for Christians?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_49_12_contradict_soul_immortality.htm">Psalm 49:12 likens humans to animals in their mortality--does this contradict the doctrine of an immortal soul seen elsewhere in Scripture?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/49.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">They that</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>the rogues implied in the last verse.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/49.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They that trust in their wealth</span>; rather, <span class="accented">even of them that trust in their wealth.</span> The sense runs on from the preceding verse (so Hengstenberg and Professor Cheyne). <span class="cmt_word">And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches</span>. Such men are always persecutors of the righteous. They are worldly, carnal, godless. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/49-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">They trust</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבֹּטְחִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bō·ṭə·ḥîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_982.htm">Strong's 982: </a> </span><span class="str2">To trust, be confident, sure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their wealth</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵילָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and boast</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתְהַלָּֽלוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiṯ·hal·lā·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in great</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְרֹ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·rōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> </span><span class="str2">Multitude, abundance, greatness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">riches.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֝שְׁרָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·šə·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6239.htm">Strong's 6239: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wealth</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/49-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 49:6 Those who trust in their wealth (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/49-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 49:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 49:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/49-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 49:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 49:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>