Psalms 17:12 nasb — He is like a lion that is eager to tear, And as a young lion lurking in hiding places.

NASB

"He is like a lion that is eager to tear, And as a young lion lurking in hiding places."

— Psalms 17:12, NASB

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Psalms 17 — Context

9

From the wicked who despoil me, My deadly enemies who surround me.

10

They have closed their unfeeling heart, With their mouth they speak proudly.

11

They have now surrounded us in our steps; They set their eyes to cast us down to the ground.

12

He is like a lion that is eager to tear, And as a young lion lurking in hiding places.

13

Arise, O LORD, confront him, bring him low; Deliver my soul from the wicked with Your sword,

14

From men with Your hand, O LORD, From men of the world, whose portion is in this life, And whose belly You fill with Your treasure; They are satisfied with children, And leave their abundance to their babes.

15

As for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness; I will be satisfied with Your likeness when I awake.

Psalms 17:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 17:12 say?
Psalms 17:12 in the NASB reads: “He is like a lion that is eager to tear, And as a young lion lurking in hiding places.”
Where is Psalms 17:12 in the Bible?
Psalms 17:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 17, verse 12.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 17:12.
What translation should I read Psalms 17:12 in?
Psalms 17:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 17:12?
Psalms 17:12 reads (NASB): “He is like a lion that is eager to tear, And as a young lion lurking in hiding places.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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