Psalms 49:8
For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
In Context
7No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God.
9that he should live on forever and not see decay.
Cross References
Job 36:18Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray.
Matthew 16:26What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
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 →