Psalms 49:8

In 11 translations

BSB

For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,

KJV

(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)

WEB

For the redemption of their life is costly, no payment is ever enough,

ASV

(For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever),

LSV

And precious [is] the redemption of their soul, || And it has ceased for all time.

YLT

And precious [is] the redemption of their soul, And it hath ceased — to the age.

DBY

(For the redemption of their soul is costly, and must be given up for ever,)

DRC48:9

Nor the price of the redemption of his soul: and shall labour for ever,

GNV

(So precious is the redemption of their soules, and the continuance for euer)

JPS49:9

For too costly is the redemption of their soul, and must be let alone for ever —

LXXE48:9

or the price of the redemption of his soul, though he labour for ever,

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Original-language editions

WLC49:9

וְ֭יֵקַר פִּדְי֥וֹן נַפְשָׁ֗ם וְחָדַ֥ל לְעוֹלָֽם׃KJV:Ps.49.8

LXX-Br48:9

καὶ τὴν τιμὴν τῆς λυτρώσεως τῆς ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ· καὶ ἐκοπίασεν εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα,

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Cross-references most cited first

• 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?
• Job 36:18–19Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray. Can your wealth or all your mighty effort keep you from distress?

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