Discovery BoxPsalms 49:6 
Context49:6 They trust 1 in their wealth
and boast 2 in their great riches.
Psalms 49:16-17
Context49:16 Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich 3
and his wealth multiplies! 4
49:17 For he will take nothing with him when he dies;
his wealth will not follow him down into the grave. 5
1 tn Heb “the ones who trust.” The substantival participle stands in apposition to “those who deceive me” (v. 5).
2 tn The imperfect verbal form emphasizes their characteristic behavior.
3 sn When a man becomes rich. Why would people fear such a development? The acquisition of wealth makes individuals powerful and enables them to oppress others (see vv. 5-6).
4 tn Heb “when the glory of his house grows great.”
5 tn Heb “his glory will not go down after him.”
