Psalm 104:21

The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.

Cross-references

Psalm 34:10 Parallel

Psalm 34:10 contrasts lions that suffer want with those who seek God lacking no good thing, echoing the theme of divine provision.

Psalm 145:15 expands on God's provision for all creatures — the same theme of God giving food to animals as in the lions' seeking.

Psalm 147:9 Related theme

Psalm 147:9 says God gives food to beasts and young ravens, broadening the theme of divine provision for animals.

Job 38:39 Parallel

Job 38:39 asks who provides prey for lions, directly reinforcing that God is the source of food for young lions.

Job 38:41 Parallel

Job 38:41 describes ravens crying to God for prey, mirroring the young lions' dependence on God for food.

1 Peter 5:8 Contrast

1 Peter 5:8 uses the same roaring lion image but as a metaphor for the devil — contrasting God's provision with Satan's predation.

Isaiah 43:20 speaks of wild beasts honoring God for water in the wilderness — a parallel to God providing for animals in Psalm 104:21.

Joel 1:20 Related theme

Joel 1:20 shows beasts panting for God due to drought, echoing the theme of animals crying out to God for sustenance.

Amos 3:4 Related theme

Amos 3:4 notes lions roar only after catching prey, complementing the idea of roaring for prey—both link roaring to food.