Psalms 49:11

“Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for euer, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their owne names.”

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Other Translations for Psalms 49:11

Their inward thought [is, that] their houses [shall continue] for ever, [and] their dwelling places to all generations; they call [their] lands after their own names.
- King James Version

Their inner thought is {that} their houses are forever {And} their dwelling places to all generations; They have called their lands after their own names.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Their inward thought is, `that' their houses `shall continue' for ever, `And' their dwelling-places to all generations; They call their lands after their own names.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The place of the dead is their house for ever, and their resting-place through all generations; those who come after them give their names to their lands.
- Basic English Bible

Their inward thought is, that their houses are for ever, their dwelling-places from generation to generation: they call the lands after their own names.
- Darby Bible

Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.
- Webster's Bible

Their inward thought is that their houses will endure forever, and their dwelling places to all generations. They name their lands after themselves.
- World English Bible

Their heart [is]: Their houses [are] to the age, Their tabernacles to all generations. They proclaimed their names over the lands.
- Youngs Literal Bible

(49:12) Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling-places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Psalms 49:11

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 49:11

49:11 Thought - Tho' they are ashamed to express, yet it is their secret hope. Houses - Either their posterity, often called mens houses: or their mansion - houses, as it is explained in the next clause. For ever - To them and theirs in succeeding generations. Call - Fondly dreaming by this means to immortalize their memories.


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