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


In Context

5 Why should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall encompass me?

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 Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

49:8(For the redemption of their soul [is] precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

49:8the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough-

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

49:8Nor the price of the redemption of his soul: and shall labour for ever,

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

49:8(For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever;)

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

49:8(For the redemption of their soul is costly, and must be given up for ever,)

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

49:8(For the redemption of their soul is costly, and must be let alone for ever:)

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

49:8For the redemption of their life is costly, no payment is ever enough,

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

49:8And precious is the redemption of their soul, And it hath ceased — to the age.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

49:8(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceases for ever:)