King James Bible
KJVFor when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Psalms 49:17 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | For when he shall die he shall take nothing away; nor shall his glory descend with him. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | For when he dieth, he shall carry nothing away; his glory shall not descend after him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; his glory shall not descend after him. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him. | |
World English BibleWEB | For when he dies he shall carry nothing away. His glory shall not descend after him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | For at his death he receiveth nothing, His honour goeth not down after him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | For when he dies he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him. |