Translations
Modern
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Traditional
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Literal
The wicked flee and no one is pursuing, and the righteous are confident as a young lion.
Latin
Fugit impius nemine persequente; justus autem, quasi leo confidens, absque terrore erit.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Notes
The wicked face God's curse for breaking his covenant (see Leviticus 26:14–17, 36–37).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Being Brave Boldness of the Righteous Character of Saints: Bold Character of the Wicked: Fearful Compared To Saints: Lions Conscience: Guilty Courage: Scriptures Relating To Cowardice: General Scriptures Concerning Cowards Holy Boldness: A Characteristic of Saints Lions Remorse: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Lions Righteousness: They Who Walk In, and Follow are Bold As a Lion Sin: Fruits of The Lion of Boldness of Saints Unholy Fear: A Guilty Conscience Leads To Wicked (People): Contrasted with Righteous People