Psalms 49:5-12

5Why should I fear in the days of evil, When the iniquity at my heels surrounds me?

6Those who trust in their wealth And boast in the multitude of their riches,

7None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him—

8For the redemption of their souls is costly, And it shall cease forever—

9That he should continue to live eternally, And not see the Pit.

10For he sees wise men die; Likewise the fool and the senseless person perish, And leave their wealth to others.

11Their inner thought is that their houses will last forever, Their dwelling places to all generations; They call their lands after their own names.

12Nevertheless man, though in honor, does not remain; He is like the beasts that perish.