Psalms 49:16-17

Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases. For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Psalms 49

One song meets this passage

  • “Take my crown to the grave, I'ma underground king”

    Under Ground Kings · Drake

    strains against Psalms 49:16-17

    The psalm warns that earthly glory and riches cannot be carried into death, challenging the song's boast of a lasting legacy of status.