2 I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. 3 Put not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save. 4 When his spirit departs, he returns to the ground; on that very day his plans perish.
Psalms 146:2–4
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Psalms 104:32–34
32 He looks on the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smolder. 33 I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. 34 May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
Psalms 49:16–18
16 Do not be amazed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases. 17 For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. 18 Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul— and men praise you when you prosper—
1 Maccabees 2:62–64
62 Don’t be afraid of the words of a sinful man; for his glory will be dung and worms. (WEB) 63 Today he will be lifted up, and tomorrow he will in no way be found, because he has returned to dust, and his thought has perished. (WEB) 64 You, my children, be strong, and show yoursel… (WEB)
Psalms 115:16–18
16 The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth He has given to mankind. 17 It is not the dead who praise the LORD, nor any who descend into silence. 18 But it is we who will bless the LORD, both now and forevermore. Hallelujah!
Job 14:9–11
9 at the scent of water it will bud and put forth twigs like a sapling. 10 But a man dies and is laid low; he breathes his last, and where is he? 11 As water disappears from the sea and a river becomes parched and dry,
Baruch 3:2–4
2 Hear, O Lord, and have mercy; for you are a merciful God. Yes, have mercy upon us, because we have sinned before you. (WEB) 3 For you are enthroned forever, and we keep perishing. (WEB) 4 O Lord Almighty, you God of Israel, hear now the prayer of the dead Israelites, and of th… (WEB)
Psalms 144:3–5
3 O LORD, what is man, that You regard him, the son of man that You think of him? 4 Man is like a breath; his days are like a passing shadow. 5 Part Your heavens, O LORD, and come down; touch the mountains, that they may smoke.
Psalms 56:3–5
3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. 4 In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 5 All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise.
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