Psalm 49:18

Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul— and men praise you when you prosper—

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.

World English Bible

Though while he lived he blessed his soul— and men praise you when you do well for yourself—

American Standard Version

Though while he lived he blessed his soul (And men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself),

Geneva Bible 1599

For while he liued, he reioyced himselfe: and men will prayse thee, when thou makest much of thy selfe.

Darby Translation

Though he blessed his soul in his lifetime, — and men will praise thee when thou doest well to thyself, —

Young's Literal Translation

For his soul in his life he blesseth, (And they praise thee when thou dost well for thyself.)

Bible in Basic English

Though he might have pride in his soul in his life-time, and men will give you praise if you do well for yourself,

In context

17For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down.

19he will join the generation of his fathers, who will never see the light of day.

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