1 Hear this, all you peoples.Listen, all you inhabitants of the world,
2 both low and high,rich and poor together.
3 My mouth will speak words of wisdom.My heart shall utter understanding.
4 I will incline my ear to a proverb.I will open my riddle on the harp.
5 Why should I fear in the days of evil,when iniquity at my heels surrounds me?
6 Those who trust in their wealth,and boast in the multitude of their riches—