Psalm 49:5

English Standard Version

5 Why should I fear in times of trouble, when the iniquity of those who cheat me surrounds me, (Ps 37:1; Ps 94:13)

New International Version

5 Why should I fear when evil days come, when wicked deceivers surround me –

New International Reader’s Version

5 Why should I be afraid when trouble comes? Why should I fear when sinners are all around me? They are the kind of people who want to take advantage of me.

King James Version

5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?