1. Hear this, all you people;give ear, all you inhabitants of the world,
2. both low and high,rich and poor together.
3. My mouth will speak wisdom,and the meditation of my heart will be understanding.
4. I will incline my ear to a parable;I will expound my riddle with a harp.
5. Why should I fear in the days of evil,when the iniquity of my stalkers surrounds me?
6. Those who trust in their wealth,and boast in the multitude of their riches,