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Psalms 49:7-15 Modern English Version (MEV)

7. none of them can by any means redeem the other,nor give to God a ransom for anyone,

8. for the redemption of their souls is costly;even so people cease to exist forever,

9. making efforts to live eternally,and not see the pit.

10. For one sees that wise men die,together the fool and the brute perish,and leave their wealth to others.

11. Their graves become their perpetual homes,and their dwelling places to all generations,though they call their lands after their own names.

12. But a man does not abide in honor;mankind is like the beasts that come to ruin.

13. This is their way, it is their folly;yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah

14. Like sheep they are appointed for Sheol;Death shall be their shepherd;the upright shall rule over them in the morning,and their form shall waste away in Sheol,far from their dwelling.

15. But God shall redeem my soul from the power of Sheol,for He shall receive me. Selah

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