Translations
Modern
For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,
Traditional
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
Literal
For costly is the ransom of their soul, and it shall cease forever,
Latin
…et pretium redemptionis animæ suæ. Et laborabit in æternum;
Original
Hebrew
English
For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,
Notes
If enemies who live for material rewards cannot sustain themselves, how can they give life to others?
In this wisdom psalm, a wise teacher warns about enemies who live richly and care only for themselves (Psalm 49:5–9). They cannot save anyone, not even themselves, from death or being forgotten (Psalm 49:10–12). Like fattened animals, they are led to slaughter (Psalm 49:14–20).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
David Korahite, Korathite Music Numbers, Book of Poor, the Psalms, Book of Ransom
Topics
Boasting: Spiritual Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Ransom of a Man's Life Redemption: Precious Redemption: Subjects of The Soul Riches: Cannot Redeem the Soul Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation