Psalm 49:16
Modern Translations
New International Version
Do not be overawed when others grow rich, when the splendor of their houses increases;

New Living Translation
So don’t be dismayed when the wicked grow rich and their homes become ever more splendid.

English Standard Version
Be not afraid when a man becomes rich, when the glory of his house increases.

Berean Study Bible
Do not be amazed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases.

New American Standard Bible
Do not be afraid when a person becomes rich, When the splendor of his house is increased;

NASB 1995
Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich, When the glory of his house is increased;

NASB 1977
Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich, When the glory of his house is increased;

Amplified Bible
Be not afraid when [an ungodly] man becomes rich, When the wealth and glory of his house are increased;

Christian Standard Bible
Do not be afraid when a person gets rich, when the wealth of his house increases.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Do not be afraid when a man gets rich, when the wealth of his house increases.

Contemporary English Version
Don't let it bother you when others get rich and live in luxury.

Good News Translation
Don't be upset when someone becomes rich, when his wealth grows even greater;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Do not be afraid when someone becomes rich, when the greatness of his house increases.

International Standard Version
Don't be afraid when someone gets rich, when the glory of his household increases.

NET Bible
Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich and his wealth multiplies!
Classic Translations
King James Bible
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

New King James Version
Do not be afraid when one becomes rich, When the glory of his house is increased;

King James 2000 Bible
Be not afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

New Heart English Bible
Do not be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased.

World English Bible
Don't be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased.

American King James Version
Be not you afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

American Standard Version
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased.

A Faithful Version
Be not afraid when one becomes rich, when the wealth of his house increases;

Darby Bible Translation
Be not afraid when a man becometh rich, when the glory of his house is increased:

English Revised Version
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased:

Webster's Bible Translation
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

Early Modern
Geneva Bible of 1587
Be not thou afrayd when one is made rich, and when the glory of his house is increased.

Bishops' Bible of 1568
(49:15) Be not thou afrayde though one be made riche: or yf the glorie of his house be encreased.

Coverdale Bible of 1535
Sela. O be not thou afrayed, whan one is made riche, & the glory of his house increased.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Do not fear when one makes wealth, "" When the glory of his house is abundant,

Young's Literal Translation
Fear not, when one maketh wealth, When the honour of his house is abundant,

Smith's Literal Translation
Thou shalt not fear when a man shall be enriched, and when the honor of his house shall be increased;

Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Be not thou afraid, when a man shall be made rich, and when the glory of his house shall be increased.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Do not be afraid, when a man will have been made rich, and when the glory of his house will have been multiplied.

Translations from Aramaic
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Do not fear when a man is made rich and the honor of his house increases.

Lamsa Bible
Be not afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Be not thou afraid when one waxeth rich, When the wealth of his house is increased;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Fear not when a man is enriched, and when the glory of his house is increased.
















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