⁹ He crouches, he lies down like a lion
or a lioness—who dares to rouse him?^(A)
Those who bless you will be blessed,
and those who curse you will be cursed.^(B)

¹⁰ They will follow the Lord;^(A)
he will roar like a lion.^(B)
When he roars,
his children will come trembling from the west.^(C)

⁸ A lion has roared;^(A)
who will not fear?
The Lord God has spoken;^(B)
who will not prophesy?^(C)