Psalms 17:12
like a lion greedy for prey, like a young lion lurking in ambush.
Majority Standard Bible
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 tracked us down, and now surround us; their eyes are set to cast us to the ground,
13Arise, O LORD, confront them! Bring them to their knees; deliver me from the wicked by Your sword,
Cross References
Psalms 7:2or they will shred my soul like a lion and tear me to pieces with no one to rescue me.
Psalms 22:13They open their jaws against me like lions that roar and maul.
1 Peter 5:8Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to 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 →