Verse Comparison: Psalms 49:8

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American Standard Version
(For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever;)

Amplified® Bible
For the ransom of a life is too costly, and [the price one can pay] can never suffice--

Contemporary English Version
It costs far too much to buy back your life. You can never pay God enough

Darby English Version
(For the redemption of their soul is costly, and must be given up for ever,)

Good News Bible
because the payment for a human life is too great. What we could pay would never be enough

King James Version
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)

New American Standard Bible
For the redemption of his soul is costly, And he should cease {trying} forever--

New International Version
the ransom for a life is costly,
no payment is ever enough-

New King James Version
For the redemption of their souls is costly,
And it shall cease forever'

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For the redemption of his soul has great cost, And he should cease trying forever--

Revised Standard Version
for the ransom of his life is costly, and can never suffice,

Young's Literal Translation
And precious `is' the redemption of their soul, And it hath ceased -- to the age.

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