Psalms 49:3-7

My mouth will speak wisdom, And the meditation of my heart will be understanding.

I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle on the harp.

Why should I fear in days of adversity, When the injustice of those who betray me surrounds me,

Those who trust in their wealth And boast in the abundance of their riches?

No one can by any means redeem another Or give God a ransom for him—