Psalms 49:8
“(For the redemption of their soule is precious, and it ceaseth for euer.)”
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Psalms 49:8 Context
6They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselues in the multitude of their riches: 7None of them can by any meanes redeeme his brother, nor giue to God a ransome for him: 8(For the redemption of their soule is precious, and it ceaseth for euer.) 9That he should still liue for euer, and not see corruption. 10For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the foole, and the brutish person perish, and leaue their wealth to others.
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Other Translations for Psalms 49:8
(For the redemption of their soul [is] precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
- King James Version
For the redemption of his soul is costly, And he should cease {trying} forever--
- New American Standard Version (1995)
(For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever;)
- American Standard Version (1901)
(Because it takes a great price to keep his soul from death, and man is not able to give it.)
- Basic English Bible
(For the redemption of their soul is costly, and must be given up for ever,)
- Darby Bible
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
- Webster's Bible
For the redemption of their life is costly, no payment is ever enough,
- World English Bible
And precious [is] the redemption of their soul, And it hath ceased -- to the age.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(49:9) For too costly is the redemption of their soul, and must be let alone for ever--
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 49:8
49:8 Soul - Of their life. Precious - Hard to be obtained. Ceaseth - It is never to be accomplished, by any mere man, for himself or for his brother.