Psalms 17:12
They have taken me, as a lion prepared for the prey; and as a young lion dwelling in secret places.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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
13Arise, O Lord, disappoint him and supplant him; deliver my soul from the wicked one: thy sword
Cross References
Psalms 7:2O Lord my God, in thee have I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me.
Psalms 22:13Many calves have surrounded me: fat bulls have besieged me.
1 Peter 5:8Be sober and watch: because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking whom he may devour.
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 →