1. Hear this, all ye peoples; give ear, all inhabitants of the world:
2. Both men of low and men of high degree, rich and poor alike.
3. My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding:
4. I will incline mine ear to a parable, I will open my riddle upon the harp.
5. Wherefore should I fear in the days of adversity, when the iniquity of my supplanters encompasseth me? --
6. They depend upon their wealth, and boast themselves in the abundance of their riches. ...
7. None can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him,
8. (For the redemption of their soul is costly, and must be given up for ever,)