Psalms 49:1-7

¹For the leader. Of the Korahites. A psalm. Hear this, you peoples all; give ear, all you who live in the world

²people of low degree and high, the rich and the poor together.

³My mouth shall utter wisdom, the thoughts of a seeing heart.

⁴I incline my ear to a proverb, on the lyre I will open my riddle.

⁵Why should I be afraid in the days of misfortune, when circled by wicked and cunning foes,

⁶who put their trust in their wealth, and boast of their boundless riches?

⁷For assuredly no one can ransom themselves, or give to God the price of their life,