Psalms 49:8
That he should live to eternity, And not see the pit.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
In Context
7No one can redeem his brother from death, Nor give a ransom for him to God,
9Too costly is the redemption of his life, And he giveth it up for ever.
Cross References
Job 36:18For if wrath be with him, beware lest he take thee away by his stroke, So that a great ransom shall not save thee!
Matthew 16:26For what will a man be profited, if be gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give as an exchange for his 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 →