Psalms 49:7
but no one can pay to rescue another from death; no one can pay a ransom to God.
Free Bible 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
6They trust in their wealth; they boast about their riches,
8Redemption is beyond price; no one could ever pay enough
Cross References
Proverbs 18:11Rich people see their wealth as a fortified town—it's like a high wall in their imagination.
Hosea 12:9But I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt. I will make you live again in tents like you do at the time of that particular festival.
Matthew 20:28In the same way, the Son of man didn't come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Mark 8:37What would you give in exchange for your life?
1 Peter 1:18You already know that you were not set free from your pointless way of living that you inherited from your forefathers by things that don't have lasting value, like silver or gold.
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 →