Or he will tear my soul like a lion, Dragging me away, while there is none to deliver.
Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, While there is none to deliver.
Lest my foe tear my life [from my body] like a lion, dragging me away while there is none to deliver.
Lest they tear my soul like a lion, Rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.
Otherwise, they will rip me apart, dragging me off with no chance of rescue.
O Lord, my God, in you I have hoped. Save me from all those who persecute me, and free me:
