1 Listen to this, all you people!Listen closely, all you citizens of the world—
2 people of every kind,rich and poor alike!
3 My mouth speaks wisdom;my heart’s meditation is full of insight.
4 I will pay close attention to a proverb;I will explain my riddle on the lyre.
5 Why should I be afraid in times of trouble,when the wrongdoing of my bullies engulfs me—
6 those people who trust in their fortunesand boast of their fantastic wealth?