Psalms 49:8 · KJV
“(For the redemption of their soul {is} precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)”
— Psalms 49:8
None {of them} can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
That he should still live for ever, {and} not see corruption.
Psalms 49 — Context
They 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.
10For he seeth {that} wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
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?
Job 36:18-19
Because {there is} wrath, {beware} lest he take thee away with {his} stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee. {deliver...: Heb. turn thee aside}