1 Peter 5:8 - The Message Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping. Keep your guard up. You’re not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It’s the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith. The suffering won’t last forever. It won’t be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ—eternal and glorious plans they are!—will have you put together and on your feet for good. He gets the last word; yes, he does. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour. American Standard Version (1901) Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Common English Bible Be clearheaded. Keep alert. Your accuser, the devil, is on the prowl like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Be sober and watch: because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking whom he may devour. |