Psalms 49:7

Psalms 49:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
• English Standard Version (ESV)Truly no man can ransom another, or give to God the price of his life,
• New King James Version (NKJV)None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him—
• New Living Translation (NLT)Yet they cannot redeem themselves from death by paying a ransom to God.

Context of Psalms 49:7

5Why should I fear when evil days come, when wicked deceivers surround me— 6those who trust in their wealth and boast of their great riches? No one can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for them— 8the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough— 9so that they should live on forever and not see decay.

Psalms 49:7 word by word

אָ֗ח לֹא־פָדֹ֣ה יִפְדֶּ֣ה אִ֑ישׁ לֹא־יִתֵּ֖ן לֵאלֹהִ֣ים כָּפְרֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• canאִישׁ'îysh · man: anyoneH376
• by any meansפָּדָהpâdâh · to ransomH6299
• his brotherאָח'âch · brother: compatriotH251
• nor giveנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
• to Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• a ransomכֹּפֶרkôpher · ransomH3724

Commentaries on Psalms 49:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7Sone of them can by any means redeem his brother - Wealth cannot save from death; brother, however rich, cannot save his brother; nor will God accept riches as a ransom for the life or soul of any transgressor. To procure health of body, peace of mind, redemption from death, and eternal glory, riches are sought for and applied in vain.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7None of them can bid any means redeem his brother - None of those who are rich. This verse might be literally rendered, “a brother cannot by redeeming redeem; a man cannot give to God his own ransom.” The passage, therefore, may mean either, as in our version, that no one, however rich, can redeem a brother - his own brother - by his wealth; or, that a brother - one who sustains the relation of a brother - cannot rescue another from death. On the word…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-14Verses 6-14 Here is a description of the spirit and way of worldly people. A man may have wealth, and may have his heart enlarged in love, thankfulness, and obedience, and may do good with it. Therefore it is not men's having riches that proves them to be worldly, but their setting their hearts upon them as the best things. Worldly men have only some floating thoughts of the things of God, while their fixed thoughts, their inward thoughts, are about the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-8If enemies who live for material rewards cannot sustain themselves, how can they give life to others?Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 7-97-9. yet unable to save themselves or others.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 49:7

• Boasting
• Confidence
• Death
• Immortality
• Ransom
• Works

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Commentaries on Psalms 49

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings