Psalms 49:7
none of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give God a ransom for him.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
In Context
6Those who trust in their wealth, and boast in the multitude of their riches—
8For the redemption of their life is costly, no payment is ever enough,
Cross References
Proverbs 18:11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.
Hosea 12:9“But I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt. I will yet again make you dwell in tents, as in the days of the solemn feast.
Matthew 20:28even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Mark 8:37For what will a man give in exchange for his life?
1 Peter 1:18knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things like silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers,
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 →