Psalm 49:8 “For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffic…”

Psalm 49:8

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

(So precious is the redemption of their soules, and the continuance for euer)

Darby Translation

(For the redemption of their soul is costly, and must be given up for ever,)

Young's Literal Translation

And precious [is] the redemption of their soul, And it hath ceased — to the age.

Bible in Basic English

(Because it takes a great price to keep his soul from death, and man is not able to give it.)

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In context

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

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

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