Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
Como ovejas son llevados al sepulcro; la muerte los pastoreará, y por la mañana los rectos se enseñorearán de ellos; se consumirá su buen parecer en el sepulcro, lejos de su morada.
Los malvados perecerán como ovejas llevadas a la muerte, mientras que los justos prevalecerán sobre ellos.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the context of ancient Israel, Psalms 49 was written as a wisdom psalm by the sons of Korah, addressing the folly of trusting in wealth and the inevitability of death that affects everyone equally. The psalm uses poetic imagery to contrast the temporary power of the rich and wicked with the ultimate victory of the righteous, reflecting a cultural setting where material prosperity was often mistakenly seen as a sign of divine favor. This passage serves as a reminder within Israel's wisdom literature that death levels all social distinctions.
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