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,)
9. That he should still live perpetually, and not see corruption.
10. For he seeth that wise men die; all alike, the fool and the brutish perish, and they leave their wealth to others.