Wealth Won't Save You Lyrics

Here it is, all you peoples

Listen, all who dwell below

Rich and poor, we're all the same

In wisdom's light, we'll surely glow

My mouth speaks wisdom's praise

My heart's meditations find their place

With harp and riddle I'll proclaim

Evil's shadow, I'll stand unashamed

Why should fear grip when darkness nears

When wicked plots surround my soul

Those who trust in wealth and fame

Their riches can't their fate control

My mouth speaks wisdom's great control

My mouth speaks wisdom's praise

My heart's meditations find their place

With harp and riddle I'll proclaim

Evil's shadow, I'll stand unashamed

My mouth speaks wisdom's praise

My heart's meditations find their place

With harp and riddle I'll proclaim

Evil's shadow, I'll stand unashamed

Why should fear grip when darkness nears

When wicked plots surround my soul

Those who trust in wealth and fame

Their riches can't their fate control

My mouth speaks wisdom's praise

My heart's meditations find their place

With harp and riddle I'll proclaim

Evil's shadow

No ransom can the soul release

No wealth can buy eternal peace

For wise and foolish all will fade

Their riches lost in death's cruel shade

Their tombs will stand, their houses tall

But their wealth won't save from death's call