Psalm 49:3-5

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

³ My mouth shall speak wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.

⁴ I will submit and consent to a parable or proverb; to the music of a lyre I will unfold my riddle (my problem).

⁵ Why should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of those who would supplant me surrounds me on every side,