Listen to this, all you people. Open your ears, all who live in the world— common people and important ones, rich people and poor ones. My mouth will speak wise sayings, the insights I have carefully considered. I will turn my attention to a proverb. I will explain my riddle with the {music of} a lyre. Why should I be afraid in times of trouble, when slanderers surround me with evil? They trust their riches and brag about their abundant wealth.
1-6 (GW)
Do not be afraid when someone becomes rich, when the greatness of his house increases. He will not take anything with him when he dies. His greatness cannot follow him. Even though he blesses himself while he is alive (and they praise you when you do well for yourself), he must join the generation of his ancestors, who will never see light {again}.
16-19 (GW)