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No man can by any means redeem his brother Or give to God a ransom for him—

For the redemption of his soul is costly, And he should cease trying forever—

But man in his pomp will not endure; He is like the beasts that perish.

Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich, When the glory of his house is increased;

For when he dies he will carry nothing away; His glory will not descend after him.

He shall go to the generation of his fathers; They will never see the light.

Man in his pomp, yet without understanding, Is like the beasts that perish.

He summons the heavens above, And the earth, to judge His people:

And the heavens declare His righteousness, For God Himself is judge. Selah.

"He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me; And to him who orders his way aright I shall show the salvation of God."

"Behold, the man who would not make God his refuge, But trusted in the abundance of his riches And was strong in his evil desire."

For the choir director; according to Mahalath. A Maskil of David. The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God," They are corrupt, and have committed abominable injustice; There is no one who does good.

Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God restores His captive people, Let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.

He has put forth his hands against those who were at peace with him; He has violated his covenant.

His speech was smoother than butter, But his heart was war; His words were softer than oil, Yet they were drawn swords.

He will send from heaven and save me; He reproaches him who tramples upon me. Selah. God will send forth His lovingkindness and His truth.

Let them flow away like water that runs off; When he aims his arrows, let them be as headless shafts.

The righteous will rejoice when he sees the vengeance; He will wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.

Because of his strength I will watch for You, For God is my stronghold.

My God in His lovingkindness will meet me; God will let me look triumphantly upon my foes.