Parallel Verses

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 King James verseion

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

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 incline my ear (turn my attention) to a proverb. I will explain my riddle with the music of a harp. 5 Why should I fear in days of adversity,
When the iniquity of my foes surrounds me,
6 They trust their riches and brag about their abundant wealth.


Cross References

Genesis 49:17

Dan will be a snake on a road, a viper on a path that bites a horse's heels so that its rider falls backwards.

1 Samuel 26:20

Do not let my blood fall to the ground far from the presence of Jehovah. The king of Israel comes to search for a flea. Yet he hunts me down like a partridge on the mountains.

Psalm 22:16

Dogs have surrounded me. A mob has encircled me. They have pierced my hands and feet.

Psalm 23:4

Even 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

([Psalm of David]) Jehovah is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the stronghold of my life. Who is there to be afraid of?

Psalm 38:4

My guilt has overwhelmed me. Like a heavy load, it is more than I can bear.

Psalm 46:1-2

([Sons of Korah]) God is our refuge and strength, a ready help in times of trouble.

Psalm 56:6-7

They attack, they lurk, and they watch my steps. They have waited for my life.

Proverbs 5:22

His own iniquities will catch the wicked. He will be held with the cords of his sins.

Proverbs 24:10

If you fail in time of trouble your strength is small.

Isaiah 41:10-11

Do not fear for I am with you! Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'

Hosea 7:2

It never enters their hearts that I will remember all this evil. But their sins surround them, and I cannot avoid seeing them.

Amos 5:13

The prudent will keep silent for it is an evil time.

Acts 27:24

He said, Paul, do not be afraid. You must stand before Caessar and God has graciously given you the lives of you and all who sail with you.

Romans 8:33-34

Who will bring any charge against the ones God has chosen? It is God who justifies (makes righteous).

Ephesians 5:16

Make the most of your time (redeem or ransom back time), because the days are evil.

Philippians 1:28

Do not be frightened by opponents. This is evidence of destruction for them and salvation for you from God.

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