1 Hear this, all people, and give ear,all in the world that dwell;
2 Both low and high, both rich and poor.
3 My mouth shall wisdom tell:My heart shall knowledge meditate.
4 I will incline mine earTo parables, and on the harpmy sayings dark declare.
5 Amidst those days that evil be,why should I, fearing, doubt?When of my heels th' iniquityshall compass me about.
6 Whoe'er they be that in their wealththeir confidence do pitch,And boast themselves, because they arebecome exceeding rich: