Psalm 49:7-9

New International Version

⁷No one can redeem the life of another
    or give to God a ransom for them—
⁸the ransom^(A) for a life is costly,
    no payment is ever enough—^(B)
⁹so that they should live on^(C) forever
    and not see decay.^(D)

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Psalm 49:7-9

Amplified Bible

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None of them can by any means redeem [either himself or] his brother,
Nor give to God a ransom for him—
⁸
For the ransom of his soul is too costly,
And he should cease trying forever—
⁹
So that he should live on eternally,
That he should never see the pit (grave) and undergo decay.

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Psalm 49:7-9

King James Version

⁷None 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:)

⁹That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.

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Psalm 49:7-9

Contemporary English Version

⁷You cannot buy back your life
    or pay off God!
⁸It costs far too much
    to buy back your life.
You can never pay God enough
⁹to stay alive forever
    and safe from death.