1 Hear this, everyone!Listen, all people everywhere,
2 great and small alike,rich and poor together.
3 My thoughts will be clear;I will speak words of wisdom.
4 I will turn my attention to proverbsand explain their meaning as I play the harp.
5 I am not afraid in times of dangerwhen I am surrounded by enemies,
6 by evil people who trust in their richesand boast of their great wealth.
7 A person can never redeem himself;he cannot pay God the price for his life,