Psalms 49:20 meaning and explanation

A man who has riches without understanding is like the beasts that perish.

Psalms 49:20, Berean Standard Bible

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This psalm is a wisdom meditation addressed to all peoples, rich and poor alike. The speaker, a son of Korah, has argued that wealth cannot ransom a person from death (verses 7 to 9).

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