Psalms 49:7-9 God's Faithfulness and Deliverance

7 No man can redeem the life of another
or give to God a ransom for him—

8 the ransom for a life is costly,
no payment is ever enough—

9 that he should live on forever
and not see decay.

Meaning of Psalms 49:7-9

Psalms 49:7 reminds us of the futility of trusting in wealth or status for salvation, emphasizing that no human effort can redeem another's soul or pay the price to God. It underscores our dependency on divine grace and highlights the invaluable sacrifice Christ later offers for our redemption.

Cross References for Psalms 49:7-9

Psalms 26:11 - But I lead a blameless life; redeem me and be merciful to me. Click to read the verse Psalms 26:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 26:11

Genesis 47:29 - When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, “If I ... Click to read the verse Genesis 47:29 Click to read the verse Genesis 47:29

Matthew 16:26 - What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can ... Click to read the verse Matthew 16:26 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:26

Job 5:20 - In famine he will ransom you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword. Click to read the verse Job 5:20 Click to read the verse Job 5:20

Matthew 25:9 - “‘No,’ they replied, ‘there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sel... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:9

Exodus 30:12 - “When you take a census of the Israelites to count them, each one must pay the Lord a ransom fo... Click to read the verse Exodus 30:12 Click to read the verse Exodus 30:12

1 Timothy 2:6 - who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:6 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:6

Matthew 20:28 - just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ranso... Click to read the verse Matthew 20:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 20:28

1 Peter 1:18 - For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeem... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:18 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:18

1 Kings 20:39 - As the king passed by, the prophet called out to him, “Your servant went into the thick of the ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 20:39 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 20:39

John 11:39 - “Take away the stone,” he said. “But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this ... Click to read the verse John 11:39 Click to read the verse John 11:39

Philippians 3:11 - and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. Click to read the verse Philippians 3:11 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:11