Psalm 49:5

Misplaced Trust In Wealth

⁴ I turn my ear to a proverb;
I explain my riddle with a lyre. ⁵ Why should I fear in times of trouble?
The iniquity of my foes surrounds me.
⁶ They trust in their wealth
and boast of their abundant riches.

Times of Trouble

Days Come

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.