Psalms 49:2-9

JPS_ASV_Byz(i) 2 (49:3) Both low and high, rich and poor together. 3 (49:4) My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be understanding. 4 (49:5) I will incline mine ear to a parable; I will open my dark saying upon the harp. 5 (49:6) Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my supplanters compasseth me about, 6 (49:7) Of them that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches? 7 (49:8) No man can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him - 8 (49:9) For too costly is the redemption of their soul, and must be let alone for ever - 9 (49:10) That he should still live alway, that he should not see the pit.