Psalms 49:9

The Evanescence of Wealth

8For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice, 9that he should live on forever and not see decay.

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Berean Standard Bible
that he should live on forever and not see decay.
American Standard Version (1901)
That he should still live alway, That he should not see corruption.
Bible in Basic English
So that he might have eternal life, and never see the underworld.
Free Bible Version
that they could live forever and not face the grave.
Geneva Bible 1599
That he may liue still for euer, and not see the graue.
King James (Authorized) Version
That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
One Unity Resource Bible
That he should live on forever, that he should not see corruption.
Translation for Translators
with the result that he will live forever and never die and be buried!
Unlocked Literal Bible
No one can live forever so that his body should not decay.
Noah Webster Bible
That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
World English Bible
that he should live on forever, that he should not see corruption.
Young's Literal Translation
And still he liveth for ever, He seeth not the pit.