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2 Both low and high, rich and poor together.
3 My mouth shall speak wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
4 I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when iniquity at my heels compasseth me about?
6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
7 None [of them] can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
8 (For the redemption of their soul is costly, and must be let alone for ever:)
9 That he should still live alway, that he should not see corruption.