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
Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they …
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; …
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Cesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail …
Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of the Lord: for the king of …
And they consider not in their hearts that I remember all their wickedness: now their own doings have beset them …
Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.
They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of …
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.