New English Translation

Psalms 49:1-7 New English Translation (NET)

1. Listen to this, all you nations!Pay attention, all you inhabitants of the world!

2. Pay attention, all you people,both rich and poor!

3. I will declare a wise saying;I will share my profound thoughts.

4. I will learn a song that imparts wisdom;I will then sing my insightful song to the accompaniment of a harp.

5. Why should I be afraid in times of trouble,when the sinful deeds of deceptive men threaten to overwhelm me?

6. They trust in their wealthand boast in their great riches.

7. Certainly a man cannot rescue his brother;he cannot pay God an adequate ransom price