Psalms 59:14

14 They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city.

Psalms 59:14 in Other Translations

14 And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.

14 Each evening they come back, howling like dogs and prowling about the city.

14 My enemies come out at night, snarling like vicious dogs as they prowl the streets.

14 They return when the sun goes down, They howl like coyotes, ringing the city.

14 And they return at 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 For the sins of their mouths, for the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride. For the curses and lies they utter,

13 consume them in your wrath, consume them till they are no more. Then it will be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob.

14 They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city.

15 They wander about for food and howl if not satisfied.

16 But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.