Berean Standard Bible
“No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God.”
Psalms 49 is a wisdom psalm addressed to everyone, rich and poor, about the false security of wealth. The writer reflects on death, which ends all human striving.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God.
World English Bible (WEB)
none of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give God a ransom for him.
King James Version (KJV)
None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
American Standard Version (ASV)
None [of them] can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him;
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Truly, no man may get back his soul for a price, or give to God the payment for himself;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Ninguno de ellos podrá en manera alguna redimir al hermano, ni dar á Dios su rescate.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Pero nadie puede salvar a nadie de la muerte, pagándole rescate a Dios por su vida.
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