Devine Scripture

Psalms 49:7

Psalms chapter 49 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him

KJV

King James Version · 1611

None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him

Context

v.6They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

v.7This passage

v.8(For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever),

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.