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Psalm 17:12

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12He is alike a lion that is eager to tear,

And as a young lion blurking in hiding places.

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Cross references

  1. aPs 7:2
  2. bPs 10:9

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

He is like a lion eager to tear,

as a young lion lurking in ambush.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

They are like a lion hungry for prey,

like a fierce lion crouching in cover.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

They are like a lion eager to tear,

like a young lion lurking in ambush.

NLTNew Living Translation

They are like hungry lions, eager to tear me apart—

like young lions hiding in ambush.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

He is like a lion; he longs to tear apart,

and like a strong lion crouching in hiding places.

KJV 1900King James Version

Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey,

And as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.