Psalm 49:4
Bible in Basic English
Previous Chapter Previous Verse Full Chapter Next Verse Next Chapter
1  Alamoth. To the chief music-maker. Of the sons of Korah. A Psalm.
2 Give attention to this, all you peoples; let your ears be open, all you who are living in the world.
3 High and low together, the poor, and those who have wealth.
4 From my mouth will come words of wisdom; and in the thoughts of my heart will be knowledge.
5 I will put my teaching into a story; I will make my dark sayings clear with music.
6 What cause have I for fear in the days of evil, when the evil-doing of those who are working for my downfall is round about me?
7 Even of those whose faith is in their wealth, and whose hearts are lifted up because of their stores.