Psalms 49:7
What does Psalms 49:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 49:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him
KJV
King James Version · 1611None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Truly, no man may get back his soul for a price, or give to God the payment for himself;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A brother doth no one at all ransom, He doth not give to God his atonement.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Hear, O my people, and I will speak: O Israel, and I will testify to thee: I am God, thy God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890None can by any means redeem his brother, nor give toGod a ransom for him,
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Peter 1:18
knowing that ye were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from your vain manner of life handed down from your fathers;
- 1 Timothy 2:6
who gave himself a ransom for all; the testimony to be borne in its own times;
- Matthew 16:26
For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?
- 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.
- Matthew 25:9
But the wise answered, saying, Peradventure there will not be enough for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
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