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 to a proverb; I will solve my riddle to the music of the lyre.
5
When the iniquity of my
Cross References
Genesis 49:17
Dan shall be a serpent in the way, a viper by the path, that bites the horse's heels so that his rider falls backward.
1 Samuel 26:20
Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth away from the presence of the LORD, for the king of Israel has come out to seek a single flea like one who hunts a partridge in the mountains."
Psalm 22:16
For dogs encompass me; a company of evildoers encircles 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
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold 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
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 56:6-7
They stir up strife, they lurk; they watch my steps, as they have waited for my life.
Proverbs 5:22
The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him, and he is held fast in the cords of his sin.
Proverbs 24:10
If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.
Isaiah 41:10-11
fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Hosea 7:2
But they do not consider that I remember all their evil. Now their deeds surround them; they are before my face.
Amos 5:13
Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
Acts 27:24
and he said, 'Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.'
Romans 8:33-34
Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies.
Ephesians 5:16
making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
Philippians 1:28
and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.