Psalms 49:5-12

5Why should I fear when trouble comes, when enemies surround me?

6They trust in their wealth and boast of great riches.

7Yet they cannot redeem themselves from death by paying a ransom to God.

8Redemption does not come so easily, for no one can ever pay enough

9to live forever and never see the grave.

10Those who are wise must finally die, just like the foolish and senseless, leaving all their wealth behind.

11The grave is their eternal home, where they will stay forever. They may name their estates after themselves,

12but their fame will not last. They will die, just like animals.