Psalms 49:7

5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?

6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

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.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God.
KJV
None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
WEB
none of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give God a ransom for him.
ASV
None [of them] can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him;
DARBY
None can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him,
BLB
A brother surely cannot ransom a man, and he cannot give to God his redemption price.
ÅB
En mann kan ikke utløse en bror, han kan ikke gi Gud løsepenger for ham
OTB
Ingen kan noen gang forløse en annen,
Eller gi Gud en løsepenge for dem—
B1930
En mann kan ikke utløse en bror, han kan ikke gi Gud løsepenger for ham

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Matthew 16:26

    For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

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  • Matthew 20:28

    Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

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  • 1 Timothy 2:6

    Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

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  • 1 Peter 1:18

    Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

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  • Matthew 25:9

    But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

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