Psalms 49:16-19

Psalms 49:16-19

[16] Be not thou afraid  when one  is made rich,  when the glory  of his house  is increased;  [17] For when he dieth  he shall carry nothing away:  his glory  shall not descend  after  [18] Though while he lived  he blessed  his soul:  and men will praise  thee, when thou doest well  to thyself. [19] He shall go  to the generation  of his fathers;  they shall never  see  light. 

What does Psalms 49:16-19 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

It is foolish to be jealous of wicked unbelievers. Their prosperity is only temporary. The wise person should not allow the wealth of the ungodly to intimidate him or her.
"We can"t take wealth with us, but we can send it ahead.
"It isn"t a sin to have wealth, provided we earned it honestly, spend it wisely, and invest it faithfully in that which pleases the Lord." [1]