Psalms 49:8
for the ransom of a life is costly, no payment is ever enough,
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
In Context
7For assuredly no one can ransom themselves, or give to God the price of their life,
9to keep them alive for ever and ever, so as never to see the pit at all.
Cross References
Matthew 16:26What good will it do a person to gain the whole world, if he forfeits his life? Or what will a person give that is of equal value with 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 →