KJV ORIGINAL
They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They come back at evening, making noise like dogs, and they prowl around the city.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing his enemies as being like wild dogs that roam and make threatening noises at night.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David during a time when King Saul sent men to watch David's house and kill him. The enemies David refers to are likely Saul's soldiers or supporters who were hunting him. In ancient times, wild dogs would scavenge in cities at night, making noise and appearing threatening to residents.
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