¹² Like a lion desiring its food, and like a young lion waiting in secret places.

² So that he may not come rushing on my soul like a lion, wounding it, while there is no one to be my saviour.

⁹ He keeps himself in a secret place like a lion in his hole, waiting to put his hands on the poor man, and pulling him into his net.

¹³ I saw their mouths wide open, like lions crying after food.

¹⁷ But the Lord was by my side and gave me strength; so that through me the news might be given out in full measure, and all the Gentiles might give ear: and I was taken out of the mouth of the lion.

⁸ Be serious and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;