Parallel Verses
World English Bible
Why should I fear in the days of evil, when iniquity at my heels surrounds 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?
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?
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 open my riddle on the harp. 5 Why should I fear in the days of evil, when iniquity at my heels surrounds me? 6 Those who trust in their wealth, and boast in the multitude of their riches --
Cross References
Genesis 49:17
Dan will be a serpent in the way, an adder in the path, That bites the horse's heels, so that his rider falls backward.
1 Samuel 26:20
Now therefore, don't let my blood fall to the earth away from the presence of Yahweh; for the king of Israel has come out to seek a flea, as when one hunts a partridge in the mountains."
Psalm 22:16
For dogs have surrounded me. A company of evildoers have enclosed 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
Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 38:4
For my iniquities have gone over my head. As 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 conspire and lurk, watching my steps, they are eager to take my life.
Proverbs 5:22
The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare him. The cords of his sin hold him firmly.
Proverbs 24:10
If you falter in the time of trouble, your strength is small.
Isaiah 41:10-11
Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Hosea 7:2
They don't consider in their hearts that I remember all their wickedness. Now their own deeds have engulfed them. They are before my face.
Amos 5:13
Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
Acts 27:24
saying, 'Don't be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar. Behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.'
Romans 8:33-34
Who could bring a charge against God's chosen ones? It is God who justifies.
Ephesians 5:16
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Philippians 1:28
and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.