Psalms 17:12
Like as a lyon that is greedy of pray, and as it were a lyons whelp lurking in secret places.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 haue compassed vs now in our steps: they haue set their eyes to bring downe to the ground:
13Vp Lord, disappoint him: cast him downe: deliuer my soule from the wicked with thy sworde,
Cross References
Psalms 7:2Least he deuoure my soule like a lion, and teare it in pieces, while there is none to helpe.
Psalms 22:13They gape vpon me with their mouthes, as a ramping and roaring lyon.
1 Peter 5:8Be sober, and watch: for your aduersarie the deuil as a roaring lyon walketh about, seeking whom he may deuoure:
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 →