Parallel Verses
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?
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?
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 bend, to a by-word, mine ear, I will open, on the lyre, mine enigma. 5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of calamity, Though the iniquity of them who lie in wait for me should enclose me? 6 As for them who are trusting in their wealth, - And, in the abundance of their riches, do boast themselves,
Cross References
Genesis 49:17
It cometh to pass that, Dan, is a serpent upon the way, A horned viper, upon the path, - That biteth the heels of the horse, And his rider falleth backwards: -
1 Samuel 26:20
Now, therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth, away from the presence of Yahweh, - for the king of Israel hath come out to hunt for a single flea, as when one pursueth a partridge among the mountains.
Psalm 22:16
For dogs have surrounded me, - An assembly of evil doers, have encircled me, They have pierced my hands and my feet,
Psalm 23:4
Yea, though I walk through a valley death-shadowed, I will fear no harm, for, thou, art with me, Thy rod and thy staff, they, comfort me.
Psalm 27:1-2
Yahweh, is my light and my salvation, Of whom shall I be afraid? Yahweh, is the refuge of my life, Of whom shall I be in dread?
Psalm 38:4
For, mine iniquities, have passed over my head, Like a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me:
Psalm 46:1-2
God - for us, is a refuge and strength, A help in distresses, soon found.
Psalm 56:6-7
They stir up strife - they lie hid, They, mark my steps, - Seeing they have waited for my life.
Proverbs 5:22
His own iniquities, shall entrap him with the lawless, and, by the cords of his own sin, shall he be seized.
Proverbs 24:10
Thou hast been slothful in the day of straitness, Strait, is thy strength.
Isaiah 41:10-11
Do not fear, for with thee, I am! Look not around, for, I, am thy God, - I have emboldened thee, Yea I have helped thee, Yea I have upheld thee with my righteous right-hand.
Hosea 7:2
And they say not to their own hearts, that, all their wickedness, I remember, now, have their doings, beset them about, right before my face, have they been done.
Amos 5:13
Therefore, the prudent man, at that time, will be dumb, - Because an evil time, it is!
Acts 27:24
saying - Be not afraid, Paul! for, before Caesar, must thou needs stand. And lo! God hath granted to thee as a favour, all them who are sailing with thee.
Romans 8:33-34
Who shall bring an accusation against the chosen ones of God? God, who declareth righteous?
Ephesians 5:16
Buying out for yourselves the opportunity, because, the days, are evil;
Philippians 1:28
And not being affrighted in anything by the opposers, - the which, is, unto them, a token of destruction, although of your salvation, and this from God;