Psalms 49:12

“Neuerthelesse man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beastes that perish.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations for Psalms 49:12

Nevertheless man [being] in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts [that] perish.
- King James Version

But man in {his} pomp will not endure; He is like the beasts that perish.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But man `being' in honor abideth not: He is like the beasts that perish.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But man, like the animals, does not go on for ever; he comes to an end like the beasts.
- Basic English Bible

Nevertheless, man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.
- Darby Bible

Nevertheless man being in honor abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.
- Webster's Bible

But man, despite his riches, doesn't endure. He is like the animals that perish.
- World English Bible

And man in honour doth not remain, He hath been like the beasts, they have been cut off.
- Youngs Literal Bible

(49:13) But man abideth not in honour; he is like the beasts that perish.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Psalms 49:12

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 49:12

49:12 Man - Living in all splendor and glory. Abideth not - All his dreams of perpetuating his name and estate, shall be confuted by experience.


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