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Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil,
when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
They that trust in their wealth,
and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
none of them can by any means redeem his brother,
nor give to God a ransom for him:
(for the redemption of their soul is precious,
and it ceaseth for ever:)

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Why should I fear(A) when evil days come,
    when wicked deceivers surround me—
those who trust in their wealth(B)
    and boast(C) of their great riches?(D)
No one can redeem the life of another
    or give to God a ransom for them—
the ransom(E) for a life is costly,
    no payment is ever enough—(F)

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