Catholic Public Domain Version
"Be sober and vigilant. For your adversary, the devil, is like a roaring lion, traveling around and seeking those whom he might devour. "
— 1 Peter 5:8, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”
“Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: ”
“Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”
“Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.”
“Be sober and watch: because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking whom he may devour.”
“Be serious and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;”
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”
Similarly, young persons, be subject to the elders. And infuse all humility among one another, for God resists the arrogant, but to the humble he gives grace.
And so, be humbled under the powerful hand of God, so that he may exalt you in the time of visitation.
Cast all your cares upon him, for he takes care of you.
Be sober and vigilant. For your adversary, the devil, is like a roaring lion, traveling around and seeking those whom he might devour.
Resist him by being strong in faith, being aware that the same passions afflict those who are your brothers in the world.
But the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will himself perfect, confirm, and establish us, after a brief time of suffering.
To him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.