Psalms 49:2-9

Thomson(i) 2 both ye of lowest rank, and heads of families; both rich and poor together. 3 My mouth shall speak wisdom; and the meditation of my heart understanding. 4 I will incline mine ear to a parable: with a psaltery I will unfold my problem. 5 Why am I terrified in an evil clay? The iniquity at my heel will surround me. 6 Some put confidence in their power: and some boast of the abundance of their wealth. 7 A brother is not redeemed. Is a man to redeem himself? 8 He cannot give to God an atonement for himself; and the price for the redemption of his life: 9 Though he laboured for the age that he may live to the end. Shall he therefore not see corruption?