Psalms 48:9 cpdv — nor the price for the redemption of his soul. And he will labor continuously,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"nor the price for the redemption of his soul. And he will labor continuously, "

— Psalms 48:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 48 — Context

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Why should I fear in the evil day? The iniquity at my heel will surround me.

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Those who trust in their own strength and who glory in the multitude of their riches,

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no brother redeems, nor will man buy back. He will not give to God his appeasement,

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nor the price for the redemption of his soul. And he will labor continuously,

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and he will still live, until the end.

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He will not see death, when he sees the wise dying: the foolish and the senseless will perish together. And they will leave their riches to strangers.

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And their sepulchers will be their houses forever, their tabernacles from generation to generation. They have called their names in their own lands.

Psalms 48:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 48:9 say?
Psalms 48:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “nor the price for the redemption of his soul. And he will labor continuously, ”
Where is Psalms 48:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 48:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 48, verse 9.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 48:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 48:9 in?
Psalms 48:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 48:9?
Psalms 48:9 reads (CPDV): “nor the price for the redemption of his soul. And he will labor continuously, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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