⁸ 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 [^[a]in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour.

⁹ Withstand him; be firm in faith [against his onset—rooted, established, strong, immovable, and determined], knowing that the same (^[b]identical) sufferings are appointed to your brotherhood (the whole body of Christians) throughout the world.

¹⁵ I will meditate on Your precepts and have respect to Your ways [the paths of life marked out by Your law].^(A)