Psalm 49:4

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Psalm 49:4

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle with the harp:

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

I will incline my ear to a proverb. I will solve my riddle on the harp.

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Psalm 49

² both low and high, rich and poor alike.

³ My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.

⁴ I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle with the harp:

⁵ Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me?

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

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