Psalms 49:7 · KJV
“None {of them} can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:”
— Psalms 49:7
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
(For the redemption of their soul {is} precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
Psalms 49 — Context
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, {when} the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
6They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
7None {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:)
9That he should still live for ever, {and} not see corruption.
Cross References
Matthew 16:26
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Matthew 20:28
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
1 Timothy 2:6
Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. {to...: or, a testimony}
1 Peter 1:18
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, {as} silver and gold, from your vain conversation {received} by tradition from your fathers;
Matthew 25:9
But the wise answered, saying, {Not so}; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.