Psalms 86:14
“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.”

What does Psalms 86:14 mean?
Psalm 86:14 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "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." This verse is part of a prayer that David lifted up to God, expressing his distress…
Read full commentaryDevotionalStanding Tall in the Shadows of Pride
In Psalm 86:14, King David finds himself in a precarious situation, crying out, "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." This poignant cry encapsulates a battle that many of us face…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Deliverance from the Proud and Violent
O Holy and Mighty God, In the stillness of this moment, I approach Thy throne with a heart weighed down by the struggles of this life. I reflect upon the words of Psalm 86:14, which proclaim: "O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought…
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