1 Hear this, all you peoples;listen, all who live in this world,
2 both low and high,rich and poor alike:
3 My mouth will speak words of wisdom;the meditation of my heart will give you understanding.
4 I will turn my ear to a proverb;with the harp I will expound my riddle:
5 Why should I fear when evil days come,when wicked deceivers surround me –
6 those who trust in their wealthand boast of their great riches?