Psalms 17:12
Like a lion desiring its food, and like a young lion waiting in secret places.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
In Context
11They have made a circle round our steps: their eyes are fixed on us, forcing us down to the earth;
13Up! Lord, come out against him, make him low, with your sword be my saviour from the evil-doer.
Cross References
Psalms 7:2\7:1\O Lord my God, I put my faith in you; take me out of the hands of him who is cruel to me, and make me free;
Psalms 22:13\22:12\A great herd of oxen is round me: I am shut in by the strong oxen of Bashan.
1 Peter 5:8Be serious and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 17:9-15
Prayer for Protecting Mercy; Character of David's Enemies. 8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, 9 From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about. 10 They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly. 11 They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth; 12 Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places. 13 Arise, O Lord , disappoint him,… Read the whole commentary →