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Psalms 49:8
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Psalms 49:8
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the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough—
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Psalms 49:8 in Other Translations
KJV
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(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
ESV
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for the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice,
NLT
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Redemption does not come so easily, for no one can ever pay enough
MSG
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The cost of rescue is beyond our means, and even then it doesn't guarantee
CSB
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since the price of redeeming him is too costly, one should forever stop trying-
Psalms 49:8 In-Context
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those who trust in their wealth and boast of their great riches?
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No one can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for them—
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the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough—
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so that they should live on forever and not see decay.
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For all can see that the wise die, that the foolish and the senseless also perish, leaving their wealth to others.
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Numbers 35:31
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Matthew 16:26
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