# Be sober

Here the word "sober" refers to mental clarity and alertness. See how you translated this in [1 Peter 1:13](../01/13.md). AT: "Control your thoughts" or "Be careful about what you think" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# the devil, is stalking around like a roaring lion ... looking for someone to devour

Peter compares the devil to a roaring lion. Just as a hungry lion completely devours its prey, the devil is seeking to completely destroy the faith of believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

# stalking around

"walking about" or "walking about and hunting"

# Stand against him

Standing is a metonym for fighting. AT: "Fight against him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# your community

Peter speaks of fellow believers as members of the same community. AT: "your fellow believers" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# in the world

"in various places throughout the world"