1. Hear this, all you peoples;listen, all who inhabit the world,
2. both low and high, rich and poor together.
3. My mouth speaks wisdom;my heart’s meditation brings understanding.
4. I turn my ear to a proverb;I explain my riddle with a lyre.
5. Why should I fear in times of trouble?The iniquity of my foes surrounds me.
6. They trust in their wealthand boast of their abundant riches.