Psalm 49:17

For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.

Cross-reference

Psalm 49:10 Parallel

Psalm 49:10 states the same truth that all die and leave wealth, directly reinforcing verse 17 within the same psalm.

Psalm 17:14 Contrast

Psalm 17:14 describes those whose portion is in this life, contrasting with the eternal perspective of Psalm 49:17.

Job 1:21 Parallel

Job 1:21 says 'naked I came and naked I depart,' directly paralleling the psalm's statement that we take nothing when we die.

Job 27:19 Parallel

Job 27:19 says the rich man's wealth vanishes at death, reinforcing the psalm's truth that splendor does not descend with him.

Ecclesiastes 5:15 states we take nothing from our toil when we die, directly supporting the psalm's claim about leaving wealth behind.

Luke 12:20 Parallel

Luke 12:20 tells the rich fool his life is demanded that night—he cannot take his wealth, exactly illustrating the psalm's warning.

Luke 16:24 Parallel

In Luke 16:24, the rich man in torment illustrates this truth — his earthly wealth and glory cannot help him after death.

1 Timothy 6:7 echoes this same principle — we bring nothing into the world and can take nothing out.

Job 31:24 Parallel

Job 31:24 echoes the same warning: Job denies making gold his trust, reinforcing that wealth cannot be carried beyond death.

Mark 8:36 Parallel

Mark 8:36 asks what profit it is to gain the whole world but lose one's soul, directly paralleling the futility of earthly wealth at death.

Isaiah 5:14 Parallel

Isaiah 5:14 depicts Sheol swallowing the wealthy and their splendor — the same fate as those who cannot carry their glory beyond death.

Matthew 4:8 Parallel

Matthew 4:8 shows the devil offering worldly glory, which Jesus rejects—highlighting the fleeting nature of what cannot be kept.

Esther 5:11 Parallel

Esther 5:11 shows Haman boasting in his riches and glory — a pride that will be undone, as Psalm 49:17 warns such glory cannot be taken beyond death.

Job 15:29 Parallel

Job 15:29 says the wicked's wealth will not endure — aligning with the truth that nothing is carried beyond death.

Isaiah 10:3 Parallel

Isaiah 10:3 asks where wealth will be left in the day of punishment — echoing that it cannot be taken along.