Psalms 49:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 49:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 49:20 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 49:20 — KJV
“Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.”
— Psalms 49:20 (KJV)
Psalms 49:20 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
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Cross-References for Psalms 49:20
“Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 49:20: honour, like, beasts
“But the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie still; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard, and with thy oliveyard. oliveyard: or, olive trees”
Shares key themes with Psalms 49:20: like, beasts
“And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days. shall...: or, hath not been”
Shares key themes with Psalms 49:20: honour, like
“Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 49:20: honour, like
“Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Psalms 49:20: like, perish
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