King James Bible
KJVLike as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
Translation Comparison
Psalms 17:12
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Psalms 17:12 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He is like a lion that is greedy of his prey, And as it were a young lion lurking in secret places. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | They have taken me, as a lion prepared for the prey; and as a young lion dwelling in secret places. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He is like a lion that is greedy of its prey, and as a young lion lurking in secret places. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He is like a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places. | |
World English BibleWEB | He is like a lion that is greedy of his prey, as it were a young lion lurking in secret places. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | His likeness as a lion desirous to tear, As a young lion dwelling in secret places. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe is like a lion that is greedy of his prey, And as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThey have taken me, as a lion prepared for the prey; and as a young lion dwelling in secret places.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe is like a lion that is greedy of its prey, and as a young lion lurking in secret places.
English Revised Version
ERVHe is like a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTLike as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
World English Bible
WEBHe is like a lion that is greedy of his prey, as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTHis likeness as a lion desirous to tear, As a young lion dwelling in secret places.
American King James Version
AKJVLike as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
King James Bible
KJVLike as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
American Standard Version
ASVHe is like a lion that is greedy of his prey, And as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThey have taken me, as a lion prepared for the prey; and as a young lion dwelling in secret places.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe is like a lion that is greedy of its prey, and as a young lion lurking in secret places.
English Revised Version
ERVHe is like a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTLike as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
World English Bible
WEBHe is like a lion that is greedy of his prey, as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTHis likeness as a lion desirous to tear, As a young lion dwelling in secret places.
American King James Version
AKJVLike as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.