## He waits in ambush ##

The word "he" refers to the wicked man.

## He lurks in secret like a lion in the thicket ##

The evil man hides in waiting for the weak, the same way the lion waits for its prey. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## lurk ##

This means to hide or wait with intent to harm or kill.

## strong nets ##

The word "nets" represents the plans the wicked man has made to destroy others. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])