Psalms 49:3-8 Modern English Version (MEV)

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,

7. none of them can by any means redeem the other,nor give to God a ransom for anyone,

8. for the redemption of their souls is costly;even so people cease to exist forever,

Psalms 49