4 I will incline my ear to a proverb;I will disclose my dark saying on the harp.
5 Why should I fear in the days of evil,When the iniquity at my heels surrounds me?
6 Those who trust in their wealthAnd boast in the multitude of their riches,
7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother,Nor give to God a ransom for him—
8 For the redemption of their souls is costly,And it shall cease forever—
9 That he should continue to live eternally,And not see the Pit.
10 For he sees wise men die;Likewise the fool and the senseless person perish,And leave their wealth to others.