^{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 soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)

^{9 Ref} That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.

^{10 Ref} For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.

^{11 Ref} Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.

^{12 Ref} Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.

^{13 Ref} This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.

^{14 Ref} Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.