2 both low and high, rich and poor together.
3 My mouth speaks wisdom;my heart’s meditation brings understanding.
4 I turn my ear to a proverb;I explain my riddle with a lyre.
5 Why should I fear in times of trouble?The iniquity of my foes surrounds me.
6 They trust in their wealthand boast of their abundant riches.
7 Yet these cannot redeem a person or pay his ransom to God —
8 since the price of redeeming him is too costly,one should forever stop trying —