Psalms 49:1–10 · BSB
49:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all inhabitants of the world,
49:2
both low and high, rich and poor alike.
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49:3
My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
49:4
I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle with the harp:
49:5
Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me?
49:6
They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.
49:7
No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God.
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For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,
49:9
that he should live on forever and not see decay.
49:10
For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others.
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