🎵WEB · Psalms 59:6

What does Psalms 59:6 mean?

"They return at evening, howling like dogs, and prowl around the city."

— Psalms 59:6 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

3

For, behold, they lie in wait for my soul. The mighty gather themselves together against me, not for my disobedience, nor for my sin, Yahweh.

4

I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Rise up, behold, and help me!

5

You, Yahweh God of Armies, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish the nations. Show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah.

6

They return at evening, howling like dogs, and prowl around the city.

7

Behold, they spew with their mouth. Swords are in their lips, “For”, they say, “who hears us?”

8

But you, Yahweh, laugh at them. You scoff at all the nations.

9

Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.

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