Psalms 48:1-9

¹(49) For the end, a Psalm for the sons of Core. Hear these words, all you° nations, listen, all you° that dwell upon the earth:

²both the sons of mean men, and sons of great men; the rich and poor man together.

³My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall bring forth understanding.

⁴I will incline my ear to a parable: I will open my riddle on the harp.

⁵Therefore should I fear in the evil day? the iniquity of my heel shall compass me.

⁶They that trust in their strength, and boast themselves in the multitude of their wealth—

⁷A brother does not redeem, shall a man redeem? he shall not give to God a ransom for himself,

⁸or the price of the redemption of his soul, though he labour for ever,

⁹and live to the end, so that he should not see corruption.