Psalms 49:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
Psalms 49:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When iniquity at my heels compasseth me about?
Psalms 49:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me?
Psalms 49:5 (BSB)
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What does Psalms 49:5 say?
Psalms 49:5 in modern King James wording reads: "Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?"
Where is Psalms 49:5 found in the Bible?
Psalms 49:5 is verse 5 of chapter 49 of the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. Psalms has 150 chapters.
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