Psalm 49:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Why should I be afraid in times of trouble, when I am surrounded by vicious enemies?

Cross References

Genesis 49:17

You are a snake that bites the heel of a horse, making its rider fall.

Psalm 22:16

Brutal enemies attack me like a pack of dogs, tearing at my hands and my feet.

Psalm 23:4

I may walk through valleys as dark as death, but I won't be afraid. You are with me, and your shepherd's rod makes me feel safe.

Psalm 38:4

are so heavy that I am crushed.

Psalm 78:2

I will give instruction and explain the mystery of what happened long ago.

Proverbs 24:10

Don't give up and be helpless in times of trouble.

Proverbs 5:22

Sinners are trapped and caught by their own evil deeds.

Hosea 7:2

No one realizes that I have seen their sins surround them like a flood.

Amos 5:13

Times are so evil that anyone with good sense will keep quiet.

Numbers 23:7

Balaam said: “King Balak of Moab brought me from the hills of Syria to curse Israel and announce its doom.

Acts 27:24

to tell me, “Paul, don't be afraid! You will stand trial before the Emperor. And because of you, God will save the lives of everyone on the ship.”

Ephesians 5:16

These are evil times, so make every minute count.

Philippians 1:28

Be brave when you face your enemies. Your courage will show them that they are going to be destroyed, and it will show you that you will be saved. God will make all this happen,

1 Samuel 26:20

Don't let me die in a land far away from the LORD. I'm no more important than a flea! Why should the king of Israel hunt me down as if I were a bird in the mountains?”