Psalms 89:48
What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 89 connects to 10 cross-references. A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite — the longest psalm in Book III — begins with extensive praise of God's covenant with David: his throne will endure as the sun. But the second half is a devastating lament that God …
Other Translations
What man is he that shall live and not see death, That shall deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? [Selah
Who <FI>is<Fi> the man that liveth, and doth not see death? He delivereth his soul from the hand of Sheol. Selah.
What man now living will not see death? will he be able to keep back his soul from the underworld? (Selah.)
Cross References
For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living.
All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall …
None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.
For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so …
All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again.
There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the …
For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more …
Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave …