Psalms 59:14

14 They return in the evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.

Psalms 59:14 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 59:14

And at evening let them return; [and] let them make a noise
like a dog, and go round about the city.
] What in ( Psalms 59:6 ) is related as matter of fact, is here expressed by way of imprecation; and what is there taken notice of as their sin, is here wished for at their punishment; unless it can be thought that this should refer to the conversion and return of the Jews in the evening of the world, and to their humiliation and mourning for piercing Christ, and to their very distressed and uncomfortable condition they will be in, until they have satisfaction that their sins are forgiven them; (See Gill on Psalms 59:6).

Psalms 59:14 In-Context

12 By the sins of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be trapped in their pride, in the curses and lies they utter.

13 Consume them in wrath; consume them till they are no more, so it may be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob. Selah

14 They return in the evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.

15 They scavenge for food, and growl if they are not satisfied.

16 But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.