For dogs have compass'd me about: the wicked, that did meet In their assembly, me inclos'd; they pierc'd my hands and feet.
Psalm 49:5 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) Amidst those days that evil be, why should I, fearing, doubt? When of my heels th' iniquity shall compass me about. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Why should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of those who would supplant me surrounds me on every side, American Standard Version (1901) Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When iniquity at my heels compasseth me about? Common English Bible Why should I be afraid in times of trouble, when the wrongdoing of my bullies engulfs me— Catholic Public Domain Version Gather his holy ones to him, you who order his covenant above sacrifices. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Gather ye together his saints to him: who set his covenant before sacrifices. |
For dogs have compass'd me about: the wicked, that did meet In their assembly, me inclos'd; they pierc'd my hands and feet.
Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale, yet will I fear none ill: For thou art with me; and thy rod and staff me comfort still.
Because gone up above mine head my great transgressions be; And, as a weighty burden, they too heavy are for me.