Psalm 49:5

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Psalm 49:5

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

Genesis 49:17

He will be a snake by the road,
a viper beside the path,
that bites the horses’ heels
so that its rider falls backward.

1 Samuel 26:20

So don’t let my blood fall to the ground far from the Lord’s presence, for the king of Israel has come out to search for a flea, like one who pursues a partridge in the mountains.”

Psalm 22:16

For dogs have surrounded me;
a gang of evildoers has closed in on me;
they pierced my hands and my feet.

Psalm 23:4

Even when I go through the darkest valley,
I fear no danger,
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff—they comfort me.

Psalm 27:1-2

Davidic.The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom should I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom should I be afraid?

Psalm 38:4

For my sins have flooded over my head;
they are a burden too heavy for me to bear.

Psalm 46:1-2

For the choir director. A song of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.God is our refuge and strength,
a helper who is always found
in times of trouble.

Psalm 56:6-7

They stir up strife, they lurk;
they watch my steps
while they wait to take my life.

Proverbs 5:22

A wicked man’s iniquities entrap him;
he is entangled in the ropes of his own sin.

Proverbs 24:10

If you do nothing in a difficult time,
your strength is limited.

Isaiah 41:10-11

Do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you; I will help you;
I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.

Hosea 7:2

But they never consider that I remember all their evil.
Now their sins are all around them;
they are right in front of My face.

Amos 5:13

Therefore, the wise person will keep silent
at such a time,
for the days are evil.

Acts 27:24

and said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar. And, look! God has graciously given you all those who are sailing with you.’

Romans 8:33-34

Who can bring an accusation against God’s elect?
God is the One who justifies.

Ephesians 5:16

making the most of the time, because the days are evil.

Philippians 1:28

not being frightened in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of destruction for them, but of your deliverance—and this is from God.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Psalm 49:5

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

Wherefore

Days

Proverbs 24:10

Amos 5:13

Ephesians 5:16

Iniquity

Psalm 38:4

Proverbs 5:22

Hosea 7:2

Heels

Bible References

Wherefore

Davidic.The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom should I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom should I be afraid?

For the choir director. A song of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.

God is our refuge and strength,
a helper who is always found
in times of trouble.

Do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you; I will help you;
I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.

and said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar. And, look! God has graciously given you all those who are sailing with you.’

Who can bring an accusation against God’s elect?
God is the One who justifies.

not being frightened in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of destruction for them, but of your deliverance—and this is from God.

Days

If you do nothing in a difficult time,
your strength is limited.

Therefore, the wise person will keep silent

at such a time,
for the days are evil.

making the most of the time,

because the days are evil.

Iniquity

For my sins have flooded over my head;
they are a burden too heavy for me to bear.

A wicked man’s iniquities entrap him;
he is entangled in the ropes of his own sin.

But they never consider that I remember all their evil.
Now their sins are all around them;
they are right in front of My face.

Heels

For dogs have surrounded me;
a gang of evildoers has closed in on me;
they pierced my hands and my feet.

They stir up strife, they lurk;
they watch my steps
while they wait to take my life.

He will be a snake by the road,
a viper beside the path,
that bites the horses’ heels
so that its rider falls backward.

So don’t let my blood fall to the ground far from the Lord’s presence, for the king of Israel has come out to search for a flea, like one who pursues a partridge in the mountains.”