Psalms 49:8

(49:9) For the ransom of their soul is too costly, and it is omitted for ever.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)

In Context

7(49:8) No one can in any wise redeem his brother, nor can he give to God redemption money for himself;

9(49:10) And should he still live for ever? not see the pit?

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Cross References

Job 36:18For there would be fury, If aught were to incite thee to utter an abundance [of rebellious words]; and the greatness of the infliction must not mislead thee.

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 →

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