Psalms 17:12
like a lion, longing to tear, like a young lion, lurking in secret.
Open English Bible (US)
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
11Now they dog us at every step, keenly watching, to hurl us to the ground,
13Arise, Lord, face them and fell them. By your sword set me free from the wicked,
Cross References
Psalms 7:2or like lions they will tear me to pieces, and rend me, past hope of rescue.
Psalms 22:13who face me with gaping jaws, like ravening roaring lions.
1 Peter 5:8Exercise self-control, be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, like a roaring lion, is prowling about, eager to devour you.
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 →