2whether you are highborn or lowborn, rich or poor!
3For what I say is wise, and my thinking is perceptive.
4I pay attention to wise sayings; I answer hard questions to a tune on the harp.
5Why should I be afraid when trouble comes, when evil enemies surround me?
6They trust in their wealth; they boast about their riches,
7but no one can pay to rescue another from death; no one can pay a ransom to God.
8Redemption is beyond price; no one could ever pay enough