(A)Why should I fear in (B)times of trouble,
    when the iniquity of those who cheat me surrounds me,
those who (C)trust in their wealth
    and boast of the abundance of their riches?
Truly no man (D)can ransom another,
    or (E)give to God (F)the price of his life,
for (G)the ransom of their life is costly
    and can never suffice,
that he should live on forever
    and (H)never see the pit.

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