8Be sober and watch: because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking whom he may devour.


In Context

5 In like manner, ye young men, be subject to the ancients. And do you all insinuate humility one to another, for God resisteth the proud, but to the humble he giveth grace.

6 Be you humbled therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in the time of visitation:

7 Casting all your care upon him, for he hath care of you.

8 Be sober and watch: because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking whom he may devour.

9 Whom resist ye, strong in faith: knowing that the same affliction befalls your brethren who are in the world.

10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us into his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little, will himself perfect you, and confirm you, and establish you.

1 Peter 5:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

5:8Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

5:8Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour,

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:8Be vigilant, watch. Your adversary the devil as a roaring lion walks about seeking whom he may devour.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:8Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:8Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:8Be sober, vigilant, because your opponent the devil, as a roaring lion, doth walk about, seeking whom he may swallow up,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour: