KJV ORIGINAL
Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They are like a hungry lion eager to attack its prey, like a young lion hiding in secret, waiting to pounce.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing his enemies as dangerous predators who are hungry for violence and waiting in hiding to attack him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during a time when he was being pursued by enemies who wanted to kill him. David often faced threats from King Saul's soldiers or other enemies who hunted him relentlessly. The imagery of lions was particularly vivid in ancient Israel, where lions were real threats in the wilderness where David often hid.
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