Psalm 49:20

Psalm 49:20 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

20People who have wealth but lack understanding

are like the beasts that perish.

20Mankind in its splendor, yet without understanding,

Is like the animals that 49:20 Lit are destroyedperish.

20Man in his pomp, yet without understanding,

Is like the beasts that perish.

20A man [who is held] in honor,

Yet who lacks [spiritual] understanding and a teachable heart, is like the beasts that perish.

20A man who has riches without understanding

is like the beasts that perish.

20People who have riches but don’t understand

are like the animals. They die.