Psalm 49:7

New American Bible - revised edition

Of those who trust in their wealth and boast of their abundant riches?

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What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for his life?

But the wise ones replied, ‘No, for there may not be enough for us and you. Go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.’

Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” The Healing of Two Blind Men.

realizing that you were ransomed from your futile conduct, handed on by your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold

who gave himself as ransom for all. This was the testimony at the proper time.

The wealth of the rich is their strong city; they fancy it a high wall.

Thus says the Lord: Let not the wise boast of his wisdom, nor the strong boast of his strength, nor the rich man boast of his riches;

Ephraim has said, “How rich I have become; I have made a fortune!” All his gain will not suffice for the guilt of his sin.

What could one give in exchange for his life?