Sep 27, 2021
12 People, despite
their wealth, do not endure;
they are like the beasts that
perish.
13 This is the
fate of those who trust in themselves,
and of their followers, who approve their
sayings.[a]
14 They are like sheep and are
destined to die;
death will be their shepherd
(but the upright will prevail over them in the
morning).
Their forms will decay in the
grave,
far from their princely mansions.
15 But God will redeem me from the realm of
the dead;
he will surely take me to
himself.
16 Do not be overawed when others grow
rich,
when the splendor of their houses
increases;
17 for they will take nothing with them
when they die,
their splendor will not descend with
them.
18 Though while they live they count
themselves blessed—
and people praise you when you
prosper—
19 they will join those who have gone before
them,
who will never again see the light of
life.
20 People who have
wealth but lack understanding
are like the beasts that perish.