The proud adversaries prowl like hungry dogs around David’s house. When will they attack? It is threatening. They want to get something to devour. Hunger is driving them on. And David is the prey. In Psalm 59:1–2 David has already pleaded with God to deliver him.
16 Ils errent çà et là, cherchant leur nourriture,Et ils passent la nuit sans être rassasiés.