1 Peter 5:8 - The Message8-11 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. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17698 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition8 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. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)8 Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: See the chapterCommon English Bible8 Be clearheaded. Keep alert. Your accuser, the devil, is on the prowl like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version8 Be sober and vigilant. For your adversary, the devil, is like a roaring lion, traveling around and seeking those whom he might devour. See the chapter |