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At evening let them return. Let them howl like a dog, and go around the city.

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From Complaint to Confidence

Commentators note that this verse repeats the imagery from verse 6, but the tone shifts from a complaint about a threat to a confident taunt. David is so sure of God's deliverance that he dares his enemies to come, knowing their efforts will be futile. This shows how faith can transform our perspective on our struggles.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 59:14

18th Century

Theologian

And 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…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 59:14

16th Century

Theologian

And at evening they shall return. It is of no consequence whether we read these words in the future tense or in the subjunctive, understan…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 59:14

17th Century

Pastor

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

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 59:8–17

17th Century

Minister

It is our wisdom and duty, in times of danger and difficulty, to wait upon God; for he is our defense, in whom we will be safe. It is very comforti…