Psalms 49:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 49:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 49:5 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 49:5 — KJV
“Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?”
— Psalms 49:5 (KJV)
Psalms 49:5 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 49:5
“Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 49:5: wherefore, should, evil
“And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 49:5: days, compass, about
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with Psalms 49:5: wherefore, days, about
“And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 49:5: fear, compass, about
“I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?”
Shares key themes with Psalms 49:5: wherefore, should, evil
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