^{2 Ref} High and low together, the poor, and those who have wealth.

^{3 Ref} From my mouth will come words of wisdom; and in the thoughts of my heart will be knowledge.

^{4 Ref} I will put my teaching into a story; I will make my dark sayings clear with music.

^{5 Ref} What cause have I for fear in the days of evil, when the evil-doing of those who are working for my downfall is round about me?

^{6 Ref} Even of those whose faith is in their wealth, and whose hearts are lifted up because of their stores.

^{7 Ref} Truly, no man may get back his soul for a price, or give to God the payment for himself;

^{8 Ref} (Because it takes a great price to keep his soul from death, and man is not able to give it.)

^{9 Ref} So that he might have eternal life, and never see the underworld.