Psalm 49:5–8

5 Why should I fear in times of trouble,

when the iniquity of my persecutors surrounds me,

6 men who trust in their wealth

and boast of the abundance of their riches?

7 Truly no man can ransom himself,o

or give to God the price of his life,

8 for the ransom of hisp life is costly,

and can never suffice,

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o	Another reading is no man can ransom his brother
p	* : * their