American Standard Version
"Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When iniquity at my heels compasseth me about? "
— Psalms 49:5, American Standard Version
“Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?”
“Why should I fear in the days of evil, when iniquity at my heels surrounds me?”
“Why should I be afraid in times of trouble, when the sinful deeds of deceptive men threaten to overwhelm me?”
“Gather ye together his saints to him: who set his covenant before sacrifices.”
“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?”
“Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?”
Both low and high, Rich and poor together.
My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When iniquity at my heels compasseth me about?
They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him
(For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever),