Psalms 49:8
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,”
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BSBPD
“For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“(For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever),”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“And precious <FI>is<Fi> the redemption of their soul, And it hath ceased--to the age.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Psalms 49:8 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 6:23deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’?
- Job 36:18Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray.
- Psalms 89:49Where, O Lord, is Your loving devotion of old, which You faithfully swore to David?
- Matthew 16:26What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
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