Psalms 49:5
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 49 connects to 10 cross-references. A wisdom psalm of the Korahites addressing all peoples and meditating on the fate of those who trust in wealth and boast of great riches. Even the wise die and leave their wealth to others. But God will ransom the …
Other Translations
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When iniquity at my heels compasseth me about?
Why do I fear in days of evil? The iniquity of my supplanters doth compass me.
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?
Cross References
Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that …
Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of the Lord: for the king of …
For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art …
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; …
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and …
For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of …
They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.