Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
When the iniquity of my
King James Version
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
Holman Bible
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.
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 49:5
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
When the iniquity of my
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.