New American Standard Bible

Psalms 49:3-8 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

3. My mouth will speak wisdom, And the meditation of my heart will be understanding.

4. I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle on the harp.

5. Why should I fear in days of adversity, When the iniquity of my foes surrounds me,

6. Even those who trust in their wealth And boast in the abundance of their riches?

7. No man can by any means redeem his brother Or give to God a ransom for him-

8. For the redemption of his soul is costly, And he should cease trying forever-