Psalm 49:7 “No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God.”

Psalm 49:7

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:

World English Bible

none of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give God a ransom for him.

American Standard Version

None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him

Geneva Bible 1599

Yet a man can by no meanes redeeme his brother: he can not giue his raunsome to God,

Darby Translation

None can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him,

Young's Literal Translation

A brother doth no one at all ransom, He doth not give to God his atonement.

Bible in Basic English

Truly, no man may get back his soul for a price, or give to God the payment for himself;

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Cross references

“give”

Matthew 16:26 Matthew 20:28 1 Timothy 2:6 1 Peter 1:18

Matthew 16:26 · BSB

What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

Matthew 20:28 · BSB

just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

1 Timothy 2:6 · BSB

who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.

1 Peter 1:18 · BSB

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,

Also

Matthew 25:9

Matthew 25:9 · BSB

‘No,’ said the wise ones, ‘or there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

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

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