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Nations Give Ear, Both Low And High
Psalm 49
Dwight Armstrong

Nations give ear, both low and high;
Rich and poor all you people;
For I shall speak wisdom and truth;
I will speak understanding.
This parable will I submit;
I will render this hymn;
Why should I fear in evil times,
Tho' my foes are around me?

Men like to boast of their great wealth,
But cannot save one soul;
What! Never die? But die they must;
Fools and wise, all must perish.
Their wealth is left to other men,
But their home is the grave;
Such is the fate of those who live,
Trusting in their great wealth.

But God redeems my soul from death;
My soul shall he receive.
Be not afraid when one is rich,
Nor when his wealth increases;
Though while he lived, his soul he blessed,
And all men gave him praise;
Still shall he die; his wealth shall cease;
For he lacked understanding.