Psalms 49:8
No brother can redeem, nor shall man redeem: he shall not give to God his ransom,
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
In Context
7They that trust in their own strength, and glory in the multitude of their riches,
9Nor the price of the redemption of his soul: and shall labour for ever,
Cross References
Job 36:18Therefore let not anger overcome thee to oppress any man : neither let multitude of gifts turn thee aside.
Matthew 16:26For what doth it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his own soul? Or what exchange shall a man give for his soul?
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 →