1. Hear this, all you nations. Listen, all you who live in this world.
2. Listen, ordinary and important people alike. Listen, those of you who are rich or poor.
3. My mouth will speak wise words. What I say from my heart will give understanding.
4. I will pay attention to a proverb. I will explain my riddle as I play the harp.
5. Why should I be afraid when trouble comes? Why should I fear when sinners are all around me? They are the kind of people who want to take advantage of me.
6. They trust in their wealth. They brag about how rich they are.
7. No man can pay for the life of anyone else. No one can give God what that would cost.
8. The price for a life is very high. No payment is ever enough.
9. No one can pay enough to live forever and not rot in the grave.