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

^{3 Ref} My mouth will speak words of wisdom. My heart shall utter understanding.

^{4 Ref} I will incline my ear to a proverb. I will open my riddle on the harp.

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

^{6 Ref} Those who trust in their wealth, And boast in the multitude of their riches--

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

^{8 Ref} For the redemption of their life is costly, No payment is ever enough,

^{9 Ref} That he should live on forever, That he should not see corruption.