Psalms 49:7
Listen, my people, and I will speak. Listen, Israel, and I will testify for you. I am God, your God.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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
6And the heavens will announce his justice. For God is the judge.
8I will not reprove you for your sacrifices. Moreover, your holocausts are ever in my sight.
Cross References
Proverbs 18:11The substance of the wealthy is the city of his strength, and it is like a strong wall encircling him.
Hosea 12:9And I, the Lord your God from the land of Egypt, nevertheless will cause you to dwell in tabernacles, just as during the days of the feast.
Matthew 20:28even as the Son of man has not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a redemption for many.”
Mark 8:37Or, what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
1 Peter 1:18For you know that it was not with corruptible gold or silver that you were redeemed away from your useless behavior in the traditions of your fathers,
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 →