Psalm 49:8
King James Version (KJV)
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
In context
6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
7 None 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:)
9 That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
10 For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
Psalm 49:8 in every translation
- 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,
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,
- 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:)