Psalm 49:13

Psalm 49:13 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

13This is the fate of those who trust in themselves,

and of their followers, who approve their sayings.49:13 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 15.

13¶This is the way of those who are foolish,

And of those after them who approve their words. Selah

13This is the way of those who are foolish,

And of those after them who approve their words. Selah.

13¶This is the fate of those who are foolishly confident,

And of those after them who approve [and are influenced by] their words. Selah.

13This is the fate of the foolish49:13 Or the way of the foolish

and their followers who endorse their sayings.

Selah

13That’s what happens to those who trust in themselves.

It also happens to their followers, who agree with what they say.