Psalms 49:8

(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)

Psalms 49:8 · King James Version

In other versions

(For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever;)
ASV
(Because it takes a great price to keep his soul from death, and man is not able to give it.)
BBE
(For the redemption of their soul is costly, and must be given up for ever,)
DBY
For the redemption of their life is costly, No payment is ever enough,
WEB
And precious `is' the redemption of their soul, And it hath ceased -- to the age.
YLT
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceases for ever:)
ENG
None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
WBT
For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,
BSB

⁶They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

⁷None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:

⁸(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)

⁹That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.

¹⁰For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.