That if Mufasa wasn't careful, he (Scar) just might stab his back. Hence, murder his child and even Mufasa himself. It is hinted in Scar's words to Mufasa before that line that he (Scar) detestes not only Mufasa's son existing but also how high and mighty Mufasa acts while Scar himself is 苦い about never getting to be a king anyway.