Psalms 86:14

Haughty men have risen up against me, O God, a band of the violent seeking my life, who think nothing of you.

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In The King James Version

O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.

In Context

13For great is your love towards me, from the depths of Sheol you have saved me.

15But you are a God of pity and grace, patient and rich in kindness and faithfulness; turn to me with your grace, O Lord.

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Cross References

Psalms 10:11The wicked say in their hearts that God has forgotten, has hidden his face, will see nothing.

Psalms 14:4Have they learned their lesson, those workers of evil? Who ate up my people, eating, devouring, never calling to the Lord.

Psalms 36:11Let no arrogant foot tread upon me, no wicked hand drive me to exile.

Psalms 54:5Let their evil fall back on my foes: cut them off in your faithfulness, Lord.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 86:9-17

Petitions and Praises; Prayer for Mercy and Grace. 8 Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works. 9 All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name. 10 For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. 11 Teach me thy way, O Lord ; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name. 12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.… Read the whole commentary →

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