Psalms 17:12
like a lion greedy for prey,
What it says
They are like a lion greedy for prey and like a young lion crouching in ambush.
What it is doing
This verse intensifies the threat through predatory imagery.
In context
1A prayer of David. 2May my vindication come from Your presence; 3You have tried my heart; 4As for the deeds of men — 5My steps have held to Your paths; 6I call on You, O God, 7Show the wonders of Your loving devotion, 8Keep me as the apple of Your eye; 9from the wicked who assail me, 10They have closed their callous hearts; 11They have tracked us down, and now surround us; 12like a lion greedy for prey, 13Arise, O LORD, confront them! 14from such men, O LORD, by Your hand— 15As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness;