Psalms 49:18

He pronounces this blessing on himself while he is alive: “May men praise you, for you have done well!”

Though while he lived he counted himself blessed—and men praise you when you prosper—

Though while he lives he congratulates himself— And though men praise you when you do well for yourself—

In this life they consider themselves fortunate, and the world loudly applauds their success.

Just when they think they've arrived and folks praise them because they've made good,

Though he might have pride in his soul in his life-time, and men will give you praise if you do well for yourself,

Though in their lifetime they count themselves happy—for you are praised when you do well for yourself—

Though while he lives he blesses himself (For men will praise you when you do well for yourself),

He pronounces this blessing on himself while he is alive: “May men praise you, for you have done well!”