Psalms 49:8
(49-9) For too costly is the redemption of their soul, and must be let alone for ever —
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
In Context
7(49-8) No man can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him —
9(49-10) That he should still live alway, that he should not see the pit.
Cross References
Job 36:18For beware of wrath, lest thou be led away by thy sufficiency; neither let the greatness of the ransom turn thee aside.
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 →