Psalms 59:14
(59-15) And they return at evening, they howl like a dog, and go round about the city;
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.
In Context
15(59-16) They wander up and down to devour, and tarry all night if they have not their fill.
Cross References
Psalms 22:16(22-17) For dogs have encompassed me; a company of evil-doers have inclosed me; like a lion, they are at my hands and my feet.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 59:9-17
Confidence in God. 8 But thou, O Lord , shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision. 9 Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence. 10 The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies. 11 Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield. 12 For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.… Read the whole commentary →