1“To the chief musician, by the sons of Korach, a psalm.” (49:2) Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the perishable world:
2(49:3) Both the sons of the low and the sons of the high, rich and needy, altogether.
3(49:4) My mouth shall speak wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
4(49:5) I will incline my ear to a parable: I will open with the harp my riddle.
5(49:6) Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my oppressors encompasseth me?—
6(49:7) Of those that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves of the multitude of their riches?
7(49:8) No one can in any wise redeem his brother, nor can he give to God redemption money for himself;
8(49:9) For the ransom of their soul is too costly, and it is omitted for ever.
Psalms 49
Psalms 49:1-8