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Psalms 49:8

Psalms 49:8 is verse 8 of Psalms chapter 49, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

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

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

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

Psalms 49:6–10 · Berean Standard Bible

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.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Job 36:18
Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray.

Job 36:19
Can your wealth or all your mighty effort keep you from distress?