Psalm 49:6-9

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Even those who ^(A)trust in their wealth
And boast in the abundance of their riches?

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No man can by any means ^(B)redeem his brother
Or give to God a ^(C)ransom for him—

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For ^(D)the redemption of ^(a)his soul is costly,
And he should cease trying forever—

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That he should ^(E)live on eternally,
That he should not ^(b)^(F)undergo decay.

a. Psalm 49:8: ['Lit ', their]

b. Psalm 49:9: ['Or ', see corruption, ' or ', the pit]

A. Psalm 49:6: Job 31:24; Psalm 52:7; Proverbs 11:28; Mark 10:24

B. Psalm 49:7: Matthew 25:8; Matthew 25:9

C. Psalm 49:7: Job 36:18; Job 36:19

D. Psalm 49:8: Matthew 16:26

E. Psalm 49:9: Psalm 22:29

F. Psalm 49:9: Psalm 16:10; Psalm 89:48