Tehillim 49:2-4

Orthodox Jewish Bible

²⁽³⁾Bnei Adam and bnei ish, ashir (rich) and evyon (poor) alike,

³⁽⁴⁾My mouth shall speak chochmot; and the meditation of my lev tevunot (understanding).

⁴⁽⁵⁾I will incline mine ear to a mashal; I will disclose my dark saying upon the kinnor (harp).

Psalm 49:2-4

New International Version

²both low and high,^(A)
    rich and poor alike:
³My mouth will speak words of wisdom;^(B)
    the meditation of my heart will give you understanding.^(C)
⁴I will turn my ear to a proverb;^(D)
    with the harp^(E) I will expound my riddle:^(F)

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Psalm 49:2-4

King James Version

²Both low and high, rich and poor, together.

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

⁴I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.

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Psalm 49:2-4

New King James Version

²Both low and high,
Rich and poor together.
³My mouth shall speak wisdom,
And the meditation of my heart shall give understanding.
⁴I will incline my ear to a proverb;
I will disclose my ^[a]dark saying on the harp.