Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Why should I be afraid when evil days come my way, when the wickedness of those who deceive me 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.
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 focus my attention on a proverb; I will use the harp to expound my riddle. 5 Why should I be afraid when evil days come my way, when the wickedness of those who deceive me surrounds me 6 those who put confidence in their wealth and boast about their great riches?
Cross References
Genesis 49:17
Dan will be a snake on the path, a viper on the road that snaps at the heels of horses, causing their riders to fall off.
1 Samuel 26:20
Now, don't let my blood fall to the ground away from the LORD's presence. Indeed, the king of Israel has come out to seek a single flea, like someone hunts a partridge in the mountains."
Psalm 22:16
For dogs have surrounded me; a gang of those who practice of evil has encircled me. They gouged my hands and my feet.
Psalm 23:4
Even when I walk through a valley of deep darkness, I will not be afraid because 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 will I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom will I be afraid?
Psalm 38:4
My iniquities loom over my head; like a cumbersome burden, they are too heavy for me.
Psalm 46:1-2
God is our refuge and strength, a great help in times of distress.
Psalm 56:6-7
They gather together and hide in ambush. They watch my every step as they lie in wait for my life.
Proverbs 5:22
The wicked person's iniquities will capture him, and he will be held with the cords of his sin.
Proverbs 24:10
If you grow weary when times are troubled, your strength is limited.
Isaiah 41:10-11
Don't be afraid, because I'm with you; don't be anxious, because I am your God. I keep on strengthening you; I'm truly helping you. I'm surely upholding you with my victorious right hand."
Hosea 7:2
It never occurs to them that I remember all their sin. Now their actions have caught up with them, and they have my attention.
Amos 5:13
therefore the prudent person remains silent at such a time, for the time is evil.
Acts 27:24
and said, "Stop being afraid, Paul! You must stand before the emperor. Indeed, God has given to you the lives of everyone who is sailing with you.'
Romans 8:33-34
Who will accuse God's elect? It is God who justifies!
Ephesians 5:16
making the best use of your time because the times are evil.
Philippians 1:28
and that you are not intimidated by your opponents in any way. This is evidence that they will be destroyed and that you will be saved and all because of God.