Psalms 59:14

Psalms 59:14 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.
• New International Version (NIV)They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Each evening they come back, howling like dogs and prowling about the city.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And at evening they return, They growl like a dog, And go all around the city.

Context of Psalms 59:14

12They speak bad words that are evil. Let their own pride catch them in a trap, because they curse people, and they tell lies. 13Because you are angry with them, destroy them! Destroy them completely, so that they are no more. Then everybody will know that God rules in Israel, and he rules everywhere in the earth. Selah. Those bad people come back to the city every evening. They go from place to place, and they cry out like dogs. 15They go from place to place and they look for food to eat. They will not rest until they are full. 16But I will sing to praise you. I will sing about your strength! In the morning, I will praise you for your faithful love. Because you are the strong place where I can hide. When I am in trouble, you keep me safe.

Psalms 59:14 word by word

וְיָשׁ֣וּבוּ לָ֭עֶרֶב יֶהֱמ֥וּ כַכָּ֗לֶב וִיס֥וֹבְבוּ עִֽיר׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And at eveningעֶ֫רֶב‛ereb · eveningH6153
• let them returnשׁוּבshûb · to return: returnH7725
• let them make a noiseהָמָהhâmâh · to roarH1993
• like a dogכֶּ֫לֶבkeleb · dogH3611
• and go round aboutסָבַבsâbab · to turn: surroundH5437
• the cityעִיר‛îyr ‛âr ‛âyar · cityH5892

Cross-references for Psalms 59:14

• Psalms 59:6Those bad people come back to the city every evening. They go from place to place, and they cry out like dogs.
• Psalms 22:16Wicked people are everywhere around me. They are ready to attack me, like a group of wild dogs. They tear apart my hands and my feet.

Commentaries on Psalms 59:14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14At evening let them return - He had mentioned before, Psalm 59:6; that these persons came like beasts of prey round the city striving to get in, that they might take possession. Now, being fully assured of God's protection and that they shall soon be made a public example, he says, Let them return and make a noise like a dog, etc., like dogs, jackals, and other famished creatures, who come howling about the city-walls for something to eat, and wander up…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14And at evening let them return - See the notes at Psalm 59:6. The original here is the same as in Psalm 59:6, with the exception of the word “and” at the beginning. This qualifies the sentence, and makes the construction in our version proper. The language is that of confident triumph. They came around the city to take David; they shouted and shrieked as dogs bark and howl when they come upon their prey. David asked God to interpose and save him; and…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-17Verses 8-17 It is our wisdom and duty, in times of danger and difficulty, to wait upon God; for he is our defence, in whom we shall be safe. It is very comfortable to us, in prayer, to look to God as the God of our mercy, the Author of all good in us, and the Giver of all good to us. The wicked can never be satisfied, which is the greatest misery in a poor condition. A contented man, if he has not what he would have, yet he does not quarrel with…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14-16The wicked will remain unsatisfied, but the psalmist will praise the Lord's strength and loving devotion.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 14-1514-15. Meanwhile let the rapacious dogs prowl, they cannot hurt the pious; yea, they shall wander famished and sleepless.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 59:14

• Afflictions and Adversities

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Commentaries on Psalms 59

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary