Psalm 49:14 Meaning
Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
Context Explained
12Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.
13This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
14Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
15But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.
16Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:54-55
Paul references the victory over death, echoing the themes in Psalm 49:14.
Hebrews 2:14
This verse discusses Jesus' victory over death, connecting to the themes of Psalm 49.
Revelation 20:14
This passage discusses the finality of death, resonating with the imagery in Psalm 49.
Source: Psalm 49:14