Dan will be like a snake at the side of the road. He will be like a dangerous snake lying near the path. That snake bites a horse’s foot, and the rider falls to the ground.
Psalm 49:5 - Easy To Read Version Why should I be afraid\par if trouble comes.\par There is no need to be afraid\par if evil people surround me\par and try to trap me.\par Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
Dan will be like a snake at the side of the road. He will be like a dangerous snake lying near the path. That snake bites a horse’s foot, and the rider falls to the ground.
The “dogs” are all around me.\par That pack {\cf2\super [128]} of evil people\par has trapped me.\par Like a lion, \{they have pierced\}\par my hands and my feet.” {\cf2\super [129]} \par
Even if I walk through a valley\par as dark as the grave, {\cf2\super [140]} \par I will not be afraid of any danger.\par Why? Because you are with me, Lord.\par Your rod and staff {\cf2\super [141]} comfort me.\par
I am guilty of doing bad things.\par And that guilt is like a heavy weight.\par \{I am too ashamed\} to hold my head up.\par
The sins of an evil person will trap him. His sins will be like ropes holding him.
Those people don’t believe\par that I will remember their crimes.\par The bad things they did are all around.\par I can see their sins clearly.\par
At that time, wise teachers will be quiet.\par Why? Because it is a bad time.\par
God’s angel said, ‘Paul, don’t be afraid! You must stand before Caesar. {\cf2\super [515]} And God has given you this promise: He will save the lives of all those men sailing with you.’
I mean that you should use every chance you have for doing good, because these are evil times.
And you will not be afraid of those people who are against you. All of these things are proof from God that you are being saved and that your enemies will be lost.
Now don’t make me die far away from the Lord’s presence. The king of Israel has come out looking for a flea. You are like a man hunting partridges in the mountains!” [204]