Psalms 17:12

Psalms 17:12 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

12They are like a lion hungry for prey,

like a fierce lion crouching in cover.

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

And as a young lion lurking in secret places.

12He is like a lion eager to tear [his prey],

And like a young lion lurking in hiding places.

12like a lion greedy for prey,

like a young lion lurking in ambush.

12He is like a lion that is greedy of his prey,

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

12Like as a lyon that is greedy of pray, and as it were a lyons whelp lurking in secret places.

12He is like a lion that is greedy of his prey,

as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.

12They are like a hungry lion, waiting to attack.

They are like a powerful lion, hiding in the bushes.

12They are like hungry lions.

They want to tear me into pieces.

They are hiding like young lions.

They are ready to jump out and catch me!

12His likeness as a lion desirous to tear, || As a young lion dwelling in secret places.