Psalms 59:14

At evening they come, and, howling like dogs, make their round in the city.

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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

13In your wrath make a clean end of them, that people, to the ends of the earth, may know that God rules in Jacob. Selah

15They roam about for a feast, and snarl, if they get not their fill.

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Cross References

Psalms 22:16For dogs are round about me, a band of knaves encircles me, gnawing 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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