Psalms 49:7
None can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him,
Darby Translation
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
6They depend upon their wealth, and boast themselves in the abundance of their riches.
8(For the redemption of their soul is costly, and must be given up for ever,)
Cross References
Proverbs 18:11The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
Hosea 12:9But I [that am] Jehovah thy God from the land of Egypt will again make thee to dwell in tents, as in the days of the solemn feast.
Matthew 20:28as indeed the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Mark 8:37for what should a man give in exchange for his soul?
1 Peter 1:18knowing that ye have been redeemed, not by corruptible [things, as] silver or gold, from your vain conversation handed down from [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 →