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Psalm 49:3-6
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3-4 I set plainspoken wisdom before you,
    my heart-seasoned understandings of life.
I fine-tuned my ear to the sayings of the wise,
    I solve life’s riddle with the help of a harp.

5-6 So why should I fear in bad times,
    hemmed in by enemy malice,
Shoved around by bullies,
    demeaned by the arrogant rich?

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Psalm 49:3-5
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3 My mouth will speak words of wisdom;(A)
    the meditation of my heart will give you understanding.(B)
4 I will turn my ear to a proverb;(C)
    with the harp(D) I will expound my riddle:(E)

5 Why should I fear(F) when evil days come,
    when wicked deceivers surround me—

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