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12 They are like lions ready to kill;
    like lions, they sit in hiding.

13 Lord, rise up, face the enemy, and throw them down.
    Save me from the wicked with your sword.
14 Lord, save me by your power
    from those whose reward is in this life.
They have plenty of food.
    They have many sons
    and leave much money to their children.

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12 They are like a lion(A) hungry for prey,(B)
    like a fierce lion crouching in cover.

13 Rise up,(C) Lord, confront them, bring them down;(D)
    with your sword rescue me from the wicked.
14 By your hand save me from such people, Lord,
    from those of this world(E) whose reward is in this life.(F)
May what you have stored up for the wicked fill their bellies;
    may their children gorge themselves on it,
    and may there be leftovers(G) for their little ones.

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