The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 49:16

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Be not thou afraid when one is made rich (see Psalms 49:5, Psalms 49:6). There is no ground for fear, nor even for perplexity, when the wicked grow rich and prosper. Their wealth will not ransom their souls (Psalms 49:7-9).

They cannot take it with them to another world (Psalms 49:17). They will have no advantage from it there. On the contrary, their misery in another world will be such as to far outweigh any enjoyment which they may have had on earth (Psalms 49:14, Psalms 49:19).

When the glory of his house is increased (see Psalms 49:11).

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