Psalms 49:7-9

[7] None of them can by any means his brother, nor give to God a ransom [8] (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:) [9] That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.

What is the context of Psalms 49:7-9?

Misplaced Trust in Wealth (Psalms 49:1-20 true)
The Confidence of the Foolish (Psalms 49:1-20 true)
Why Should I Fear in Times of Trouble? (Psalms 49:1-20 true)
Wealth and the Fate of the Wicked (Psalms 49:1-20 true)
The Folly of Trusting in Riches. (Psalms 49:1-20 true)
Psalm 49 .[ a .] (Psalms 49:1-20 true)
The Destiny of the Wicked and the Upright (Psalms 49:1-20 true)

What does Psalms 49:7-9 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Material wealth cannot prevent death. No one has enough money to buy life back when God claims it in death. The point here is that we cannot buy our way, or anyone else"s way, out of dying. The psalmist was not speaking of purchasing eternal salvation here. That comes later in Psalm 49:15 (cf. Matthew 20:28).