Psalms 49
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Listen, all you inhabitants of the world,
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rich and poor together.
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My heart will utter understanding.
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I will solve my riddle on the harp.
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when iniquity at my heels surrounds me?
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and boast in the multitude of their riches—
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nor give God a ransom for him.
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no payment is ever enough,
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that he should not see corruption.
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and leave their wealth to others.
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They name their lands after themselves.
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He is like the animals that perish.
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and of those who approve their sayings.
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far from their mansion.
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for he will receive me.
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when the glory of his house is increased;
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His glory won’t descend after him.
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and men praise you when you do well for yourself—
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They shall never see the light.
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is like the animals that perish.