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since the price of redeeming him is too costly, one should forever stop trying —
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American Standard Version
(For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever),
English Standard Version
for the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice,
King James Version
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
New American Standard Bible
For the redemption of his soul is priceless, And he should cease imagining forever—
New International Version
the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough—
New King James Version
For the redemption of their souls is costly, And it shall cease forever—
New Living Translation
Redemption does not come so easily, for no one can ever pay enough
World English Bible
For the redemption of their life is costly, no payment is ever enough,