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Psalms 49:17

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For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
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  1. 1 Timothy 6:7Rank 1 from verse 17
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    7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

  2. Job 27:19Rank 2 from verse 17
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    19The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.

  3. 1 Corinthians 15:43Rank 3 from verse 17
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    43It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

  4. Ecclesiastes 5:15Rank 4 from verse 17
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    15As he came forth of his mother’s womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand.

  5. Job 1:21Rank 5 from verse 17
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    21And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.

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Psalms 49:17

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

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carry

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To bear, convey, support, lead, or transport from one place to another.

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glory

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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.

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after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

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16Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

17For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.

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18Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.

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