Contents: The despicable character of those who trust in their wealth.

Characters: God, Psalmist.

Conclusion: There is no security in the possession and enjoyment of wealth, for money cannot buy the redemption of the soul. God's children, though poor, are truly happy above the most prosperous of this world because they are guarded against the terrors of death and judgment to come.

Key Word: The rich, Psalms 49:6.

Strong Verses: Psalms 49:15; Psalms 49:16; Psalms 49:17.

Striking Facts: Psalms 49:7. Christ has done that for as which all the wealth of the world cannot do, redeeming us with His precious blood (1 Peter 1:18-19). The redemption of the soul is precious because of its tremendous cost. Having been once wrought, it ceases forever, never needing to be repeated. (Hebrews 9:25-26; Hebrews 10:12.)

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