2Hear these words, all ye nations, Hearken, all ye that dwell upon the earth:
3Both the sons of mean men, and sons of great men; The rich and poor man together.
4My mouth shall speak of wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall bring forth understanding.
5I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my riddle on the harp.
6Wherefore should I fear in the evil day? The iniquity of my heel shall compass me.
7They that trust in their strength, And boast themselves in the multitude of their wealth—
8A brother does not redeem, shall a man redeem? He shall not give to God a ransom for himself,
9Or the price of the redemption of his soul, Though he labor forever,
10and live to the end, So that he should not see corruption.
Psalms 48
Psalms 48:2-10