Psalms 49:6

“those who trust in their wealth and of the abundance of their riches boast?”

Psalms 49:6 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 49:6, word by word

those who trustבֹּטְחִיםbotchim

trust

To rely on someone, YHWH or man.

Where else “botchim” appears
in their wealthחֵילָchela

wealth

The goods and wealth someone gathers.

Where else “chela” appears
and of the abundanceרֹבrov

abundance

A great amount, so large that it is not measured.

Where else “rov” appears
of their richesעָשְׁרָashra

wealth

Wealth, riches.

Where else “ashra” appears
boastיִתְהַלָּלוּyithalalu

boast

To speak proudly of oneself or what one has, to make oneself important.

Where else “yithalalu” appears

The context

5Why should I fear in the days of evil, the iniquity of those at my heels surrounding me,

6 · This verse (above)

7A brother by no means can a man ransom; he will not give to Elohim his price,

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