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Psalms 49:5

Psalms chapter 49 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When iniquity at my heels compasseth me about?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When iniquity at my heels compasseth me about?

Context

v.4I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.

v.5This passage

v.6They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ephesians 5:16

    redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

  • Hosea 7:2

    And they consider not in their hearts that I remember all their wickedness: now have their own doings beset them about; they are before my face.

  • Psalms 27:1

    Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

  • Psalms 23:4

    Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

  • Amos 5:13

    Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time.

  • Psalms 38:4

    For mine iniquities are gone over my head: As a heavy burden they are too heavy for me.