Psalms 49:9
(49-10) That he should still live alway, that he should not see the pit.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
In Context
8(49-9) For too costly is the redemption of their soul, and must be let alone for ever —
Cross References
Psalms 22:29(22-30) All the fat ones of the earth shall eat and worship; all they that go down to the dust shall kneel before Him, even he that cannot keep his soul alive.
Proverbs 10:2Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; but righteousness delivereth from death.
Ecclesiastes 8:8There is no man that hath power over the wind to retain the wind; neither hath he power over the day of death; and there is no discharge in war; neither shall wickedness deliver him that is given to it.
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 →