Psalms 49:14 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.”

Psalms 49:14 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Psalms 49:14 in 6 Bible Translations

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Psalms 49:14 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“They are appointed as a flock for Sheol. Death shall be their shepherd. The upright shall have dominion over them in the morning. Their beauty shall decay in Sheol, far from their mansion.”

Psalms 49:14 — World English Bible

Psalms 49:14 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“They are appointed as a flock for Sheol; Death shall be their shepherd: And the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; And their beauty shall be for Sheol to consume, That there be no habitation for it.”

Psalms 49:14 — American Standard Version

Psalms 49:14 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“As sheep for Sheol they have set themselves, Death doth afflict them, And the upright rule over them in the morning, And their form <FI>is<Fi> for consumption. Sheol <FI>is<Fi> a dwelling for him.”

Psalms 49:14 — Young's Literal Translation

Psalms 49:14 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“ Like sheep are they laid in Sheol: Death feedeth on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their comeliness shall be for Sheol to consume, that there be no habitation for them.”

Psalms 49:14 — Darby Translation

Psalms 49:14 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Like sheepe they lie in graue: death deuoureth them, and the righteous shall haue domination ouer them in the morning: for their beautie shall consume, when they shall goe from their house to graue.”

Psalms 49:14 — Geneva Bible

Psalms 49:14 in Context — Psalms 49

12 Mas o ser humano, ainda que em honra, não dura para sempre; semelhante é aos animais, que perecem.

13 Este é o caminho dos tolos e dos seus seguidores, que se agradam de suas palavras. (Selá)

14 São como ovelhas levados ao Xeol; a morte se alimentará deles. Os corretos os dominarão pela manhã, e sua beleza será consumida no Xeol, longe de sua morada.

15 Mas Deus resgatará a minha alma da violência do mundo dos mortos, pois ele me tomará [consigo] . (Selá)

16 Não temas quando um homem enriquece, quando a glória de sua casa se engrandece.

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What Does Psalms 49:14 Mean?

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