Psalms 49:7
\49:6\Even of those whose faith is in their wealth, and whose hearts are lifted up because of their stores.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
In Context
8\49:7\Truly, no man may get back his soul for a price, or give to God the payment for himself;
Cross References
Proverbs 18:11The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.
Hosea 12:9\12:8\And Ephraim said, Now I have got wealth and much property; in all my works no sin may be seen in me.
Matthew 20:28Even as the Son of man did not come to have servants, but to be a servant, and to give his life for the salvation of men.
Mark 8:37And what would a man give in exchange for his life?
1 Peter 1:18Being conscious that you have been made free from that foolish way of life which was your heritage from your fathers, not through a payment of things like silver or gold which come to destruction,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 49:7-15
The Vanity of Worldly Riches; The End of the Wicked. 6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; 7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: 8 (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:) 9 That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption. 10 For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others. 11 Their inward thought is, that… Read the whole commentary →