Psalms 49:5

Wherefore should I feare in the daies of euill, when the iniquitie of my heeles shall compasse me about?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Why should I fear in days of adversity, When the iniquity of my foes surrounds me,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When iniquity at my heels compasseth me about?
- American Standard Version (1901)

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?
- Basic English Bible

Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me?
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Wherefore should I fear in the days of adversity, [when] the iniquity of my supplanters encompasseth me? --
- Darby Bible

Gather ye together his saints to him: who set his covenant before sacrifices.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when iniquity at my heels compasseth me about?
- English Revised Version

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

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 49:5

49:5 In the days - In times of great distress and calamity, when wicked men flourish, and good men are oppressed. Supplanters - This character fitly agrees to David's enemies, who were not only malicious, but deceitful and treacherous.