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Psalm 49:5

World English Bible

Why should I fear in the days of evil,
when iniquity at my heels surrounds me?

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Psalm 49:5 in other translations

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

Psalm 49:5 · American Standard Version

Psalm 49:5 in context

  1. 3My mouth will speak words of wisdom.
    My heart will utter understanding.
  2. 4I will incline my ear to a proverb.
    I will solve my riddle on the harp.
  3. 5Why should I fear in the days of evil,
    when iniquity at my heels surrounds me?
  4. 6Those who trust in their wealth,
    and boast in the multitude of their riches—
  5. 7none of them can by any means redeem his brother,
    nor give God a ransom for him.