Psalm 49:8
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,
In context
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.
Psalm 49:8 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,
- KJV King James Version
- (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
- WEB World English Bible
- For the redemption of their life is costly, no payment is ever enough,
- ASV American Standard Version
- (For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever),
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And precious [is] the redemption of their soul, And it hath ceased — to the age.
- DBY Darby Translation
- (For the redemption of their soul is costly, and must be given up for ever,)
- WBS Webster Bible
- (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)