Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Psalms 49:1-10 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. Everyone on this earth,now listen to what I say!

2. Listen, no matter who you are,rich or poor.

3. I speak words of wisdom,and my thoughts make sense.

4. I have in mind a mysterythat I will explainwhile playing my harp.

5. Why should I be afraidin times of trouble,when I am surroundedby vicious enemies?

6. They trust in their richesand boast aboutall their wealth.

7. You cannot buy back your lifeor pay off God!

8. It costs far too muchto buy back your life.You can never pay God enough

9. to stay alive for everand safe from death.

10. We see that wise people die,and so do stupid fools.Then their money is leftfor someone else.