Psalms 49:8

\49:7\Truly, no man may get back his soul for a price, or give to God the payment for himself;

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(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)

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7\49:6\Even of those whose faith is in their wealth, and whose hearts are lifted up because of their stores.

9\49:8\(Because it takes a great price to keep his soul from death, and man is not able to give it.)

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Cross References

Job 36:18...

Matthew 16:26For what profit has a man, if he gets all the world with the loss of his life? or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

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 →

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