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Enemies Like Howling Dogs
Commentators explain that the image of dogs is not of pets, but of gaunt, wild, starving packs that roamed ancient cities. This metaphor powerfully illustrates the vicious, relentless, and menacing nature of the psalmist's enemies. They are depicted as howling and circling, driven by an insatiable desire to harm.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 59:6
18th Century
Theologian
They return at evening - Many have rendered this in the imperative, as in (Psalms 59:14), Let them return at evening, e…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 59:6
19th Century
Bishop
A dog. —This comparison to the gaunt, half-starved wild dogs of an Eastern town has met us before (Psalms 22:16). The …
John Calvin
On Psalms 59:6
16th Century
Theologian
They will return at evening. He compares his enemies to famished and furious dogs, which hunger drives to roam endlessly in every directio…
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John Gill
On Psalms 59:6
17th Century
Pastor
They return at evening
It was at evening Saul sent messengers to watch David's house, that they might take him in th…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 59:1–7
17th Century
Minister
In these words we hear the voice of David when a prisoner in his own house; the voice of Christ when surrounded by his merciless enemies; the voice…