Psalm 49:2-5

International Standard Version

² both average people and those of means,^[a]
    the rich and the poor together.
³ My mouth will speak wisely,
    and I will understand what I think about.
⁴ I will focus my attention on^[b] a proverb;
    I will use the harp to expound my riddle.
⁵ Why should I be afraid when evil days come my way,
    when the wickedness of those who deceive me surrounds me—