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Psalms 49:1-5

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Psalm 49

The Foolishness of Trusting in Riches.

For the music director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.

1Hear this, all peoples;

Listen, all inhabitants of the world,

2Both low and high,

Rich and poor together.

3My mouth will speak wisdom,

And the meditation of my heart will be understanding.

4I will incline my ear to a proverb;

I will express my riddle on the harp.

5Why should I fear in days of adversity,

When the injustice of those who betray me surrounds me,