Psalm 49:7

New English Translation

Certainly a man cannot rescue his brother; he cannot pay God an adequate ransom price

Cross References

Esther 5:11

Haman then recounted to them his fabulous wealth, his many sons, and how the king had magnified him and exalted him over the king’s other officials and servants.

Proverbs 18:11

The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.

Jeremiah 9:22

Tell your daughters and neighbors, ‘The Lord says, “The dead bodies of people will lie scattered everywhere like manure scattered on a field. They will lie scattered on the ground like grain that has been cut down but has not been gathered.”’”

Hosea 12:9

“I am the Lord your God who brought you out of Egypt; I will make you live in tents again as in the days of old.

Matthew 16:26

For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?

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 ransom for many.”

Matthew 25:9

‘No,’ they replied. ‘There won’t be enough for you and for us. Go instead to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

Mark 8:37

What can a person give in exchange for his life?

1 Timothy 2:6

who gave himself as a ransom for all, revealing God’s purpose at his appointed time.

1 Peter 1:18

You know that from your empty way of life inherited from your ancestors you were ransomed – not by perishable things like silver or gold,