Psalms 59:14

(59:15) And they will return in the evening; they will howl like dogs, and go round about the city.

Leeser Tanakh

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

13(59:14) Make an end in fury, make an end [of them], that they my be no more, and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob, as far as the ends of the earth. Selah.

15(59:16) They will indeed roam about after something to eat, if they be not satisfied, so that they can be at rest.

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Cross References

Psalms 22:16(22:17) For dogs have encompassed me; the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me: like lions [they threaten] 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 →

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