Parallel Verses

Modern King James verseion

Why should I fear in the days of evil, when the perversity of my ambushers will surround me?

New American Standard Bible

Why should I fear in days of adversity,
When the iniquity of my foes surrounds me,

King James Version

Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?

Holman Bible

Why should I fear in times of trouble?
The iniquity of my foes surrounds me.

International Standard Version

Why should I be afraid when evil days come my way, when the wickedness of those who deceive me surrounds me

A Conservative Version

Why should I fear in the days of evil, when iniquity at my heels encompasses me about?

American Standard Version

Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When iniquity at my heels compasseth me about?

Amplified


Why should I fear in the days of evil,
When the wickedness of those who would betray me surrounds me [on every side],

Bible in Basic English

What cause have I for fear in the days of evil, when the evil-doing of those who are working for my downfall is round about me?

Darby Translation

Wherefore should I fear in the days of adversity, when the iniquity of my supplanters encompasseth me? --

Julia Smith Translation

Wherefore shall I fear in the days of evil, the iniquity of my heel shall surround me.

King James 2000

Why should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity at my heels shall surround me?

Lexham Expanded Bible

Why should I fear in {times of calamity}, [when] iniquity surrounds me at my heels,

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, and when wickedness at my heels compasseth me round about?

NET Bible

Why should I be afraid in times of trouble, when the sinful deeds of deceptive men threaten to overwhelm me?

New Heart English Bible

Why should I fear in the days of evil, when iniquity at my heels surrounds me?

The Emphasized Bible

Wherefore should I fear in the days of calamity, Though the iniquity of them who lie in wait for me should enclose me?

Webster

Why should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall encompass me?

World English Bible

Why should I fear in the days of evil, when iniquity at my heels surrounds me?

Youngs Literal Translation

Why do I fear in days of evil? The iniquity of my supplanters doth compass me.

Verse Info

Context Readings

Misplaced Trust In Wealth

4 I will bow down my ear to a parable; I will open my dark saying on the harp. 5 Why should I fear in the days of evil, when the perversity of my ambushers will surround me? 6 Those who trust in their wealth, and their many riches, boast themselves.


Cross References

Genesis 49:17

Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that bites the horse's heels, so that its rider shall fall backward.

1 Samuel 26:20

And now, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of Jehovah. For the king of Israel has come out to seek a flea, as when one hunts a partridge in the mountains.

Psalm 22:16

and You have brought Me into the dust of death. For dogs have circled around Me; the band of spoilers have hemmed Me in, piercers of My hands and My feet.

Psalm 23:4

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 27:1-2

A Psalm of David. Jehovah is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm 38:4

For my iniquities have gone over my head; like a heavy burden they are too heavy for me.

Psalm 46:1-2

To the Chief Musician. For the sons of Korah. A Song "For the Virgins". God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 56:6-7

They stir up strife; they hide themselves; they watch my steps as they wait for my soul.

Proverbs 5:22

His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be held with the cords of his sin.

Proverbs 24:10

If you faint in the day of trial, your strength is small.

Isaiah 41:10-11

Do not fear; for I am with you; be not dismayed; for I am your God. I will make you strong; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of My righteousness.

Hosea 7:2

And they do not say within their hearts that I remember all their evil. Now their own doings have hemmed them in; they are before My face.

Amos 5:13

So the understanding ones shall keep silent in that time; for it is an evil time.

Acts 27:24

saying, Fear not, Paul! You must stand before Caesar. And behold! God has given you all those who sail with you.

Romans 8:33-34

Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's elect? It is God who justifies.

Ephesians 5:16

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Philippians 1:28

and terrified in nothing by your adversaries. For this is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.

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