1 Hear this, all ye people;give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:
2 both low and high,rich and poor, together.
3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom;and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
4 I will incline mine ear to a parable:I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?