49:10 Surely
fools and spiritually insensitive people all pass away
and leave their wealth to others.
49:11 Their grave becomes their permanent residence,
their eternal dwelling place.
They name their lands after themselves,
49:12 but, despite their wealth, people do not last,
they are like animals
49:13 This is the destiny of fools,
and of those who approve of their philosophy.
49:14 They will travel to Sheol like sheep,
with death as their shepherd.
The godly will rule
Sheol will consume their bodies and they will no longer live in impressive houses.
49:15 But
certainly
49:16 Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich
and his wealth multiplies!
49:17 For he will take nothing with him when he dies;
his wealth will not follow him down into the grave.
49:18 He pronounces this blessing on himself while he is alive:
“May men praise you, for you have done well!”
49:19 But he will join his ancestors;
they will never again see the light of day.