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 —
9 so that he may live foreverand not see the Pit.
10 For one can see that wise men die;foolish and stupid men also pass away. Then they leave their wealth to others.