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?
7 Wealth? It can’t save a single person!It can’t pay a life’s ransom-price to God.
8 The price to save someone’s life is too high—wealth will never be enough—
9 no one can live foreverwithout experiencing the pit.