Psalms 17:12
His likeness, is as a lion, that longeth to rend, and as a young lion, lurking in secret places.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
11As for our own goings, now, have they surrounded us,—Their eyes, they fix, bending to the earth:
Cross References
Psalms 7:2Lest one tear, as a lion, my soul,—and there be no deliverer to rescue.
Psalms 22:13They have opened wide against me their mouth, A lion rending and roaring.
1 Peter 5:8Be sober! be watchful! Your slanderous adversary, as a roaring lion, is walking about—seeking 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 →