Psalms 49:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 49:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 49:18 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. while...: Heb. in ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 49:18 — KJV
“Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. while...: Heb. in his life”
— Psalms 49:18 (KJV)
Psalms 49:18 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 49:18
“And when thou art spoiled, what wilt thou do? Though thou clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make thyself fair; thy lovers will despise thee, they will seek thy life. face: Heb. eyes”
Shares key themes with Psalms 49:18: though, men, thyself
“And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. moving: or, creeping life: Heb. soul fowl...: Heb. let fowl fly open...: Heb. face of the firmament of heaven”
Shares key themes with Psalms 49:18: soul, men, heb
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with Psalms 49:18: while, soul, men
“And Ahimaaz called, and said unto the king, All is well. And he fell down to the earth upon his face before the king, and said, Blessed be the LORD thy God, which hath delivered up the men that lifted up their hand against my lord the king. All...: or, Peace be to thee: Heb. Peace delivered...: Heb. shut up”
Shares key themes with Psalms 49:18: blessed, men, well
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear”
Shares key themes with Psalms 49:18: men, thyself, heb
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