Psalm 49:7-9

English Standard Version

⁷Truly no man ^(A)can ransom another,
    or ^(B)give to God ^(C)the price of his life,
⁸for ^(D)the ransom of their life is costly
    and can never suffice,
⁹that he should live on forever
    and ^(E)never see the pit.

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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

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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