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Enemies as Hungry Dogs
Commentators explain that the psalmist vividly portrays his enemies as hungry, scavenging dogs. They wander about seeking their prey (the psalmist) but are left empty and unsatisfied. This powerful image emphasizes their futility, their degraded state, and the psalmist's confidence that their evil desires will ultimately fail.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 59:15
18th Century
Theologian
Let them wander up and down for meat - Let them be like dogs that wander about for food and find none. The idea is that they would …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 59:15
19th Century
Bishop
Let them wander. —This verse is variously understood. The margin gives the rendering of most modern scholars; but what does it mean by “Th…
John Gill
On Psalms 59:15
17th Century
Pastor
Let them wander up and down for meat
Like hungry dogs;
and grudge if they be not satisfied
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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…