Like sheep they have been appointed to Sheol itself; death itself will shepherd them; and the upright ones will have them in subjection in the morning, and their forms are due to wear away; Sheol rather than a lofty abode is for each one.”​—Ps. 49:11-14.

They must go down into Sheol, being shepherded, or led there, by death.

But what of those who put their trust in Jehovah? These faithful servants of God will gain the upper hand “in the morning.” This will be at the start of the new day after their deliverance from affliction and oppression.

Then, while righteous persons are enjoying divine favor, the wicked, though they had enjoyed wealth and power, will molder in the dust. Thus their ‘forms will wear away.’ Instead of enjoying a palatial dwelling place, they will rot in the depths of Sheol.