^{2 Ref} Both low and high, Rich and poor together.

^{3 Ref} My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

^{4 Ref} I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.

^{5 Ref} Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When iniquity at my heels compasseth me about?

^{6 Ref} They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

^{7 Ref} None `of them' can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him;

^{8 Ref} (For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever;)

^{9 Ref} That he should still live alway, That he should not see corruption.