Bible verse
I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle with the harp:
Psalm 49:4 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 49.
1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all inhabitants of the world,
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.
7 No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God.
8 For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,
KJV
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
ASV
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
ERV
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
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