Bible in Basic English
"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?"
— Psalms 49:5, Bible in Basic English
“Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?”
High and low together, the poor, and those who have wealth.
From my mouth will come words of wisdom; and in the thoughts of my heart will be knowledge.
I will put my teaching into a story; I will make my dark sayings clear with music.
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?
Even of those whose faith is in their wealth, and whose hearts are lifted up because of their stores.
Truly, no man may get back his soul for a price, or give to God the payment for himself;
(Because it takes a great price to keep his soul from death, and man is not able to give it.)