Psalms 49:5
Why should I be afraid when trouble comes, when evil enemies surround me?
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
In Context
4I pay attention to wise sayings; I answer hard questions to a tune on the harp.
6They trust in their wealth; they boast about their riches,
Cross References
Numbers 23:7This is the declaration that Balaam gave: “Balak brought me from Aram; the king of Moab brought me from the mountains of the east. He said, ‘Come and curse Jacob for me! Come and condemn Israel!’
Psalms 22:16Evil men surround me like a pack of dogs. They have pierced my hands and feet.
Psalms 27:1The Lord is my light and my salvation! How could anyone scare me? The Lord is my life's fortress! How could anyone terrify me?
Psalms 46:1God is our protection and our strength; always ready to help when troubles come.
Psalms 78:2I will tell you wise sayings; I will explain mysteries from the past
Proverbs 24:10If you give up in times of trouble, it shows how weak you are.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 49:2-6
A Call to Attention. 1 Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: 2 Both low and high, rich and poor, together. 3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. 4 I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp. 5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about? This is the psalmist's preface to his discourse concerning the vanity of the world and its insufficiency… Read the whole commentary →