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Psalm 49:4

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I fine-tuned my ear to the sayings of the wise,

I solve life’s riddle with the help of a harp.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

I will incline my ear to a proverb;

I will solve my riddle to the music of the lyre.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

I will turn my ear to a proverb;

with the harp I will expound my riddle:

CSBChristian Standard Bible

I turn my ear to a proverb;

I explain my riddle with a lyre.

NLTNew Living Translation

I listen carefully to many proverbs

and solve riddles with inspiration from a harp.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

I will incline my ear to a proverb;

I will propound my riddle on a lyre.

KJV 1900King James Version

I will incline mine ear to a parable:

I will open my dark saying upon the harp.