Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
Wherefore shall I fear in the days of evil, the iniquity of my heel shall surround 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? --
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 mine ear to a parable: I will open my enigma upon the harp. 5 Wherefore shall I fear in the days of evil, the iniquity of my heel shall surround me. 6 They trusting upon their wealth, and they will glory in the multitude of their riches.
Cross References
Genesis 49:17
Dan shall be a serpent upon. the way, creeping upon the path, biting the heels of the horse and his beast for riding shall fall behind.
1 Samuel 26:20
And now my blood shall not fall to the earth from before the face of Jehovah; for the king of Israel came forth to seek one flea, as when the partridge will pursue in the mountains.
Psalm 22:16
For dogs surrounded me: the assembly of those being evil moved round about me: they digged my hands and my feet
Psalm 23:4
Also if I shall go into the valley of the shadow of death, I shall not be afraid of evil, for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they will comfort me.
Psalm 27:1-2
To David. Jehovah my light and my saviour; of whom shall I be afraid? Jehovah the strength of my life; from whom shall I tremble?
Psalm 38:4
No soundness in my flesh from thy wrath; no peace in my bones from the face of my sins.
Psalm 46:1-2
To the overseer for the sons of Korah, with the female voice: a song. O God, to us refuge and strength, helping greatly, being found in straits
Psalm 56:6-7
They will sojourn, they will hide, they will watch my heels as they waited for my soul
Proverbs 5:22
His iniquities shall take the unjust one, and with the cords of his sins shall he be held fast.
Proverbs 24:10
Wilt thou be discouraged in the day of straits thy strength is narrow.
Isaiah 41:10-11
Thou shalt not fear, for I am with thee: thou shalt not look around for help for I thy God will strengthen thee; also I helped thee; also I held thee up with the right hand of my justice.
Hosea 7:2
And they will not say to their heart, I remembered all their evil: now their doings surrounded them; they were before my face.
Amos 5:13
For this the prudent one shall be silent in that time, for it is an evil time.
Acts 27:24
Saying, Fear not, Paul; Thou must stand before Caesar: and, behold, God has bestowed on thee as a gift all these sailing with thee.
Romans 8:33-34
Who shall demand payment for the chosen of God? God justifying.
Ephesians 5:16
Making purchase of time, for the days are evil.
Philippians 1:28
And terrified in nothing by them being hostile to you: which to them is truly an indication of destruction, and to you of salvation, and this from God.