¹² He is like a lion that is greedy of his prey, As it were a young lion lurking in secret places.

² Lest they tear apart my soul like a lion, Ripping it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.

⁹ He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush. He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the helpless, when he draws him in his net.

¹³ They open their mouths wide against me, Lions tearing prey and roaring.

¹⁷ But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

⁸ Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.