Psalm 49:8

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Psalm 49:8

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Berean Standard Bible

For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,

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KJV

King James Version

(For the redemption of their soul [is] precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)

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WEB

World English Bible

For the redemption of their life is costly, no payment is ever enough,

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ASV

American Standard Version

(For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever),

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Psalm 49

⁶ They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.

⁷ No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God.

⁸ For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,

⁹ that he should live on forever and not see decay.

¹⁰ For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others.

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