Psalmorum 49
1 in finem filiis Core psalmus audite haec omnes gentes auribus percipite omnes qui habitatis orbem
For the leader. Of the Korahites. A psalm. Hear this, you peoples all; attend, all you who live in the world
2 quique terriginae et filii hominum in unum dives et pauper
people of low degree and high, the rich and the poor together.
3 os meum loquetur sapientiam et meditatio cordis mei prudentiam
My mouth shall utter wisdom, the thoughts of a seeing heart.
4 inclinabo in parabolam aurem meam aperiam in psalterio propositionem meam
I incline my ear to a proverb, on the lyre I will open my riddle.
5 cur timebo in die malo iniquitas calcanei mei circumdabit me
Why should I be afraid in the days of misfortune, when circled by wicked and cunning foes,
6 qui confidunt in virtute sua et in multitudine divitiarum suarum gloriantur
who put their trust in their wealth, and boast of their boundless riches?
7 frater non redimit redimet homo non dabit Deo placationem suam
For assuredly no one can ransom themselves, or give to God the price of their life,
8 et pretium redemptionis animae suae et laboravit in aeternum
for the ransom of a life is costly, no payment is ever enough,
9 et vivet adhuc; in finem
to keep them alive for ever and ever, so as never to see the pit at all.
10 non videbit interitum cum viderit sapientes morientes simul insipiens et stultus peribunt et relinquent alienis divitias suas
But see it they will. Even wise people die, the fool and the brutish perish alike, and abandon their wealth to others.
11 et sepulchra eorum domus illorum in aeternum tabernacula eorum in progeniem et progeniem vocaverunt nomina sua in terris suis
The grave is their everlasting home, the place they shall live in for ever and ever, though after their own names they called whole lands.
12 et homo cum in honore esset non intellexit conparatus est iumentis insipientibus et similis factus est illis
Despite their wealth, they perish like dumb animals.
13 haec via illorum scandalum ipsis et postea in ore suo conplacebunt diapsalma
This is the fate of the confident fool, and the end of those who are pleased with their portion. (Selah)
14 sicut oves in inferno positi sunt mors depascet eos et dominabuntur eorum iusti in matutino et auxilium eorum veterescet in inferno a gloria eorum (Sheol h7585)
Like sheep they descend to Sheol with Death for their shepherd; down they go straight to the grave, and their form wastes away in their home below. (Sheol h7585)
But God will assuredly ransom my life from the hand of Sheol; for he will receive me. (Selah) (Sheol h7585)
16 ne timueris cum dives factus fuerit homo et cum multiplicata fuerit gloria domus eius
So be not afraid when someone grows rich, when the wealth of their house increases.
17 quoniam cum interierit non sumet omnia neque descendet cum eo pone; gloria eius
Not a shred of it all can they take when they die, wealth cannot follow them down.
18 quia anima eius in vita ipsius benedicetur confitebitur tibi cum benefeceris ei
Though they count themselves happy, when they are alive, and win praise from many for faring so well,
19 introibit usque in progenies patrum suorum usque in aeternum non videbit lumen
they must join their ancestors, who see the light nevermore.
20 homo in honore cum esset non intellexit conparatus est iumentis insipientibus et similis factus est illis
The wealthy are without understanding, they perish like dumb animals.
