Psalms 49:8
Redemption is beyond price; no one could ever pay enough
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
In Context
7but no one can pay to rescue another from death; no one can pay a ransom to God.
9that they could live forever and not face the grave.
Cross References
Job 36:18But be careful that your anger doesn't seduce you into mockery; and don't let the size of the ‘bribe’ lead you into sin.
Matthew 16:26What benefit is it for you to gain the whole world, yet lose your life? What would you give in exchange for your 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 →