[:en]This Psalm deals about death and wealth.
Essential truths about wealth:
- Wealth cannot redeem the life of another (v. 2)
- Wealth cannot go with you (v. 10, 17)
- Wealth cannot prevent death (vs. 12, 14)
- Wealth cannot buy permanence and fame (vs. 16-19)
Advice from the Psalmist:
- Do not trust in wealth but trust in God
- Use your money today for God’s glory
“A man who has riches without understanding is like the beast that perish” (v. 20)
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