Psalms 17:12

At the brightness before him the clouds passed, hail and coals of fire. 1

LXX2012 (US 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

11And he made darkness his secret place: round about him was his tabernacle, even dark water in the clouds of the air. 1

13The Lord also thundered from heaven, and the Highest uttered his voice. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 7:2Lest at any time the enemy seize my soul as a lion, while there is none to ransom, nor to save. 1

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 →

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