Psalms 49:5-6

[5] Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass [6] They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

What is the context of Psalms 49:5-6?

Misplaced Trust in Wealth (Psalms 49:1-20 true)
The Confidence of the Foolish (Psalms 49:1-20 true)
Why Should I Fear in Times of Trouble? (Psalms 49:1-20 true)
Wealth and the Fate of the Wicked (Psalms 49:1-20 true)
The Folly of Trusting in Riches. (Psalms 49:1-20 true)
Psalm 49 .[ a .] (Psalms 49:1-20 true)
The Destiny of the Wicked and the Upright (Psalms 49:1-20 true)

What does Psalms 49:5-6 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

This rhetorical question sets forth the folly of fearing when wicked people oppose the righteous. It introduces the revelation that the prosperous ungodly enjoy a false security ( Psalm 49:7-12).

"It"s good to have things that money can buy, if we don"t lose the things money can"t buy. It"s sad when people start to confuse prices with values." ^[1]