1. Unto the end. A Psalm to the sons of Korah.
2. Hear these things, all nations. Pay attention, all inhabitants of the world:
3. whoever is earth-born, you sons of men, together as one, the rich and the poor.
4. My mouth will speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will speak prudence.
5. I will incline my ear to a parable. I will open my case with the psaltery.
6. Why should I fear in the evil day? The iniquity at my heel will surround me.
7. Those who trust in their own strength and who glory in the multitude of their riches,