Psalms 49:8

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Psalms 49:7-9 The Message (MSG)

Really! There’s no such thing as self-rescue, pulling yourself up by your bootstraps. The cost of rescue is beyond our means, and even then it doesn’t guarantee Life forever, or insurance against the Black Hole.

Psalms 49:8 King James Version (KJV)

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

Psalms 49:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

For the redemption of his soul is costly, And he should cease trying forever

Psalms 49:8 New Century Version (NCV)

because the price of a life is high. No payment is ever enough.

Psalms 49:8 American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Psalms 49:8 New International Version (NIV)

the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough

Psalms 49:8 New King James Version (NKJV)

For the redemption of their souls is costly, And it shall cease forever

Psalms 49:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)

For the ransom of his soul is too costly, And he should cease trying forever

Psalms 49:8 New Living Translation (NLT)

Redemption does not come so easily, for no one can ever pay enough

Psalms 49:8-9 The Passion Translation (TPT)

A soul’s redemption is too costly and precious for anyone to pay with earthly wealth. The price to pay is never enough to purchase eternal life for even one, to keep them out of hell.

Psalms 49:8 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)

for the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice