Psalm 49:7-9

Why Should I Fear in Times of Trouble?

⁷ Truly no man _o can ransom another,
or _p give to God _q the price of his life,
⁸ for _r the ransom of their life is costly
and can never suffice,
⁹ that he should live on forever
and _s never see the pit.

1. Cross References
   Matthew 25:9
   But the wise answered, saying, 'Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.
   
2. Cross References
   Matthew 16:26
   For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?
   
3. Cross References
   Job 33:24
   And he is merciful to him, and says, 'Deliver him from going down into the pit; I have found a ransom.
   
4. Cross References
   Job 36:18 - 19
   Beware lest wrath entice you into scoffing, and let not the greatness of the ransom turn you aside.
   
5. Cross References
   Psalms 16:10
   For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.
   Psalms 89:48
   What man can live and never see death? Who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah