Psalms 49:6

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 49

“They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;”Psalms 49:6

What Does Psalms 49:6 Mean?

Psalms 49:6 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 49, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Poverty & Wealth.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Psalms 49:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Jeremiah 9:23“Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:”Luke 9:25“For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?”Psalms 62:10“Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.”Galatians 6:14“But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.”1 Timothy 6:17“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;”Proverbs 11:4“Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.”Ecclesiastes 8:8“There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it.”Luke 6:24“But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.”Luke 16:22“And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;”Psalms 52:7“Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.”Proverbs 10:2“Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.”Proverbs 11:28“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.”Ezekiel 28:4“With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures:”Job 31:24“If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;”Proverbs 13:8“The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.”Hosea 12:8“And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out substance: in all my labours they shall find none iniquity in me that were sin.”Job 21:16“Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me.”Job 34:19“How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.”Psalms 10:3“For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.”Proverbs 18:11“The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.”

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