Psalms 17:12
Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
Webster 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 now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;
13Arise, O LORD disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, who is thy sword:
Cross References
Psalms 7:2Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.
Psalms 22:13They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.
1 Peter 5:8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may 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 →