Psalms 49:5
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
In other versions
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When iniquity at my heels compasseth me about?
ASV
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?
BBE
Wherefore should I fear in the days of adversity, [when] the iniquity of my supplanters encompasseth me? --
DBY
Why should I fear in the days of evil, When iniquity at my heels surrounds me?
WEB
Why do I fear in days of evil? The iniquity of my supplanters doth compass me.
YLT
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
ENG
I will incline my ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
WBT
Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me?
BSB
In context
3My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
4I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
5Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
6They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
7None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: