


Psalms 59:6
Bible Versions
They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.
They return at nightfall, snarling like dogs as they go around the city.
They return in the evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.
They return at evening, they howl like a dog, And go round about the city.
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Psalms 59:14
And at evening let them return; [and] let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city. -
Psalms 22:16
For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. -
1 Samuel 19:11
¶ Saul also sent messengers unto David's house, to watch him, and to slay him in the morning: and Michal David's wife told him, saying, If thou save not thy life to night, to morrow thou shalt be slain.
Commentary on Psalms 59:6 (KJV)
Psalm 59 is a fervent prayer of David, penned when King Saul sent men to watch his house and kill him, as recorded in 1 Samuel 19:11. This psalm is a cry for deliverance from treacherous enemies. Verse 6 vividly describes the menacing and persistent nature of these adversaries.
Context and Imagery
"They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city."
Key Themes and Significance
Practical Application
Psalms 59:6 reminds us that we may face opposition that feels persistent, menacing, and even dehumanizing. Whether these are literal enemies, difficult circumstances, or spiritual battles, the psalmist's experience encourages us to acknowledge the nature of the threat without succumbing to despair. Instead, like David, we are called to turn to God, who sees our plight and is our ultimate refuge and strength against those who "go round about" us. It encourages vigilance and reliance on divine protection in the face of relentless challenges.