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1 Peter 5:8

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

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

New International Version

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

Catholic Public Domain Version

Be sober and vigilant. For your adversary, the devil, is like a roaring lion, traveling around and seeking those whom he might devour