Bible Read Psalm 49

Psalm 49:5

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me?

In context

3 My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.

4 I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle with the harp:

5 Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me?

6 They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.

7 No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God.

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Psalm 49:5 in every translation

BSB Berean Standard Bible
Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me?
KJV King James Version
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
WEB World English Bible
Why should I fear in the days of evil, when iniquity at my heels surrounds me?
ASV American Standard Version
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When iniquity at my heels compasseth me about?
YLT Young's Literal Translation
Why do I fear in days of evil? The iniquity of my supplanters doth compass me.
DBY Darby Translation
Wherefore should I fear in the days of adversity, [when] the iniquity of my supplanters encompasseth me? —
WBS Webster Bible
Why should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall encompass me?

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