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Psalms 49:9 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Psalms 49:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 49 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.”
Psalms 49:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 49:9
That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption. This verse concludes the psalmist's meditation on the futility of trusting in wealth to secure eternal life. The Hebrew vichi-le'olam od (וִיחִי־לְעוֹלָם עוֹד, "that he should live forever still") expresses an impossible wish—that wealth could purchase immortality. The phrase lo-yireh hashachat (לֹא־יִרְאֶה הַשָּׁחַת, "not see corruption") refers to bodily decay and death.The context (verses 7-9) emphasizes that no one can pay a ransom sufficient to redeem their soul or prevent death: "For the redemption of their soul is precious, and...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 49:9
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“who shall deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah.”
“neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption.”
“There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it.”
“I tell you”
“but righteousness delivers from death.”
“but righteousness delivers from death.”
“and that he was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died”
“where are they? And the prophets”
“Hell}”
“even he who can't keep his soul alive.”