Psalms 86:14
Psalms 86:14 in Multiple Translations
The arrogant rise against me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life, with no regard for You.
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.
O God, the proud are risen up against me, And a company of violent men have sought after my soul, And have not set thee before them.
O God, men of pride have come up against me, and the army of violent men would take my life; they have not put you before them.
God, arrogant people are attacking me, vicious people are trying to kill me. To them you count for nothing.
O God, the proude are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men haue sought my soule, and haue not set thee before them.
O God, the proud have risen up against me, And a company of the terrible sought my soul, And have not placed Thee before them,
God, the proud have risen up against me. A company of violent men have sought after my soul, and they don’t hold regard for you before them.
O God, the proud have risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.
But God, proud men are trying to attack me; a gang/group of cruel men are wanting to kill me; they are men who do not have any ◄respect for/interest in► you.
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Psalms 86:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֱלֹהִ֤ים
זֵ֘דִ֤ים
קָֽמוּ
עָלַ֗/י
וַ/עֲדַ֣ת
עָ֭רִיצִים
בִּקְשׁ֣וּ
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
וְ/לֹ֖א
שָׂמ֣וּ/ךָ
לְ/נֶגְדָּֽ/ם
אֱלֹהִ֤ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
זֵ֘דִ֤ים
zêd
H2086
arrogant
Adj
קָֽמוּ
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
עָלַ֗/י
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
וַ/עֲדַ֣ת
ʻêdâh
H5712
congregation
Conj | N-fs
עָ֭רִיצִים
ʻârîyts
H6184
ruthless
Adj
בִּקְשׁ֣וּ
bâqash
H1245
to seek
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
וְ/לֹ֖א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
שָׂמ֣וּ/ךָ
sûwm
H7760
to set
V-Qal-Perf-3cp | Suff
לְ/נֶגְדָּֽ/ם
neged
H5048
before
Prep | Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 86:14
אֱלֹהִ֤ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
זֵ֘דִ֤ים
zêd
H2086
"arrogant"
Adj
This word describes someone who is arrogant or proud, like the presumptuous ones in the Bible. It is used to describe those who defy God's laws. The KJV translates it as presumptuous or proud.
Definition: 1) arrogant, proud, insolent, presumptuous 1a) the arrogant ones (as n coll pl) 1b) presumptuous (as adj)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: presumptuous, proud. See also: Psalms 19:14; Psalms 119:85; Psalms 86:14.
קָֽמוּ
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
עָלַ֗/י
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
וַ/עֲדַ֣ת
ʻêdâh
H5712
"congregation"
Conj | N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gathering of people, like a congregation or crowd, often referring to a group of Israelites. It is used in various books, including Exodus and Psalms. The word is about people coming together.
Definition: congregation, gathering
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude, people, swarm. Compare H5713 (עֵדָה). See also: Exodus 12:3; Numbers 20:1; Psalms 1:5.
עָ֭רִיצִים
ʻârîyts
H6184
"ruthless"
Adj
This word describes someone or something that inspires fear or awe, often due to great power or strength. It can be translated as mighty, oppressor, or ruthless in different contexts.
Definition: awe-inspiring, terror-striking, awesome, terrifying, ruthless, mighty
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: mighty, oppressor, in great power, strong, terrible, violent. See also: Job 6:23; Isaiah 25:5; Psalms 37:35.
בִּקְשׁ֣וּ
bâqash
H1245
"to seek"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew verb means to seek or search for something. In Psalm 105:4, it's used to encourage seeking God's face. It's also used in 1 Samuel 28:8 where Saul seeks a medium.
Definition: 1) to seek, require, desire, exact, request 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to seek to find 1a2) to seek to secure 1a3) to seek the face 1a4) to desire, demand 1a5) to require, exact 1a6) to ask, request 1b) (Pual) to be sought
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for). See also: Genesis 31:39; Esther 7:7; Psalms 4:3.
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
וְ/לֹ֖א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
שָׂמ֣וּ/ךָ
sûwm
H7760
"to set"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp | Suff
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
לְ/נֶגְדָּֽ/ם
neged
H5048
"before"
Prep | Prep | Suff
Before or in front of something, as in Genesis 18:22 where Abraham stands before the Lord. It describes a position of being face to face or in someone's presence.
Definition: subst 1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of adv 2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of 3) in front of oneself, straightforward 4) before your face, in your view or purpose with prep 5) what is in front of, corresponding to 6) in front of, before 7) in the sight or presence of 8) parallel to 9) over, for 10) in front, opposite 11) at a distance prep 12) from the front of, away from 13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from 14) from before, in front of 15) as far as the front of Aramaic equivalent: ne.ged (נֶ֫גֶד "before" H5049)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: about, (over) against, [idiom] aloof, [idiom] far (off), [idiom] from, over, presence, [idiom] other side, sight, [idiom] to view. See also: Genesis 2:18; Job 10:17; Psalms 10:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 86:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 86:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 86:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 86:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 86:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 86:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 86:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 86:14
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 86:14
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 86:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 86:14
- Sermons on Psalms 86:14
Context — Tried but Trusting
12I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever.
13For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol.
14The arrogant rise against me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life; they have no regard for You.
15But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness. 16Turn to me and have mercy; grant Your strength to Your servant; save the son of Your maidservant.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 54:3 | For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life— men with no regard for God. Selah |
| 2 | Psalms 14:4 | Will the workers of iniquity never learn? They devour my people like bread; they refuse to call upon the LORD. |
| 3 | Psalms 36:1 | An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes. |
| 4 | Matthew 26:3–4 | At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. |
| 5 | Matthew 27:1–2 | When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death. They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor. |
| 6 | Psalms 140:5 | The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah |
| 7 | Psalms 36:11 | Let not the foot of the proud come against me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 16:20–1 | — |
| 9 | Ezekiel 9:9 | He replied, “The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is exceedingly great. The land is full of bloodshed, and the city is full of perversity. For they say, ‘The LORD has forsaken the land; the LORD does not see.’ |
| 10 | Acts 4:27–28 | In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen. |
Psalms 86:14 Summary
[The psalmist is saying that there are people who are against him and want to hurt him, but they don't care about God or what He thinks, similar to the attitude of those in Psalm 10:4. This can be a scary and overwhelming experience, but the psalmist is trusting in God's love and faithfulness to protect him, as seen in Psalm 86:15. We can learn from the psalmist's example to trust in God's goodness and care for us, even when things seem difficult or dangerous, and to cry out to Him in times of trouble, as encouraged in Psalm 50:15. By doing so, we can experience God's peace and protection, as promised in Isaiah 26:3.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the arrogant to rise against the psalmist?
The arrogant rising against the psalmist refers to those who are proud and self-sufficient, rejecting God's authority and seeking to harm the psalmist, as seen in Psalms 86:14, with no regard for God, similar to the attitude of those in Romans 1:28 who suppress the truth by their wickedness.
Who are the ruthless men seeking the psalmist's life?
The ruthless men seeking the psalmist's life are those who have no regard for God, similar to the wicked in Psalm 10:4 who do not seek God, and are driven by their own selfish desires, as warned against in Proverbs 1:10-19.
How does the psalmist's situation relate to our own lives?
The psalmist's situation serves as a reminder that believers will face persecution and opposition, as Jesus warned in John 15:20, but we can trust in God's loving devotion and faithfulness, as seen in Psalm 86:15, to deliver us from harm.
What can we learn from the psalmist's response to his situation?
The psalmist's response teaches us to trust in God's character, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, and to cry out to Him in times of trouble, as encouraged in Psalm 50:15, rather than relying on our own strength or abilities.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when faced with opposition or persecution, and what can I learn from the psalmist's example?
- In what ways can I trust in God's loving devotion and faithfulness in the midst of challenging circumstances?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be relying on my own strength rather than trusting in God, and how can I surrender these to Him?
- How can I cultivate a deeper awareness of God's presence and care in my life, even when faced with difficulties or dangers?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 86:14
O God, the proud are risen against me,.... As all men naturally are, and as all are without the grace of God; and because they are, they deal in proud wrath: as, through the pride of their heart,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 86:14
They have no reverence nor regard for thee, neither for thy word, which hath conferred the kingdom upon me; nor for thine all-seeing eye, which beholds all their wicked devices and practices against me; nor for thy justice, which will undoubtedly bring their mischief upon their own heads.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 86:14
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.Ver. 14. O God, the proud] The strangers, some read it (by the change of a letter in the original), who are commonly cruel. And the assemblies of violent men] Nebulonum, some render it, sturdy varlets, fastuosi ac feroces.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 86:14
(14) See Note, Psalms 54:3, whence the verse is taken.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 86:14
Verse 14. The assemblies of violent men] עדת עריצים adath aritsim, the congregation of the terrible ones. Men of violent passions, violent counsels, and violent acts; and, because they have power, terrible to all. Have not set thee before them.] Who sins that sets God before his eyes? Who does not sin that has no consciousness of the Divine presence?
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 86:14
14. Again, though the Psalmist may be referring to personal circumstances, it is not impossible that he is alluding to dangers by which the community was threatened. The verse is taken almost word for word from Psalms 54:3, with perhaps a reminiscence of Psa 22:16 (‘assembly of evil doers’). The variation proud for strangers may be accidental: the consonants of the two words zçdîm and zarim are easily confused, D (ã) and R (ø) being much alike in Hebrew. It should be noted that Psalms 54. is quoted in its ‘Elohistic’ form, so that apparently the collection had already been made and edited by the Elohistic editor. assemblies] Assembly, or congregation.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 86:14
O God, the proud are risen against me - People who are self-confident, ambitious, haughty; who do not regard the welfare or the rights of others; who are disposed to trample down all others in order
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 86:14
14. Proud… violent… have not set thee before them—A threefold description of David’s enemies. Proud—The fundamental idea is contempt of all authority, restraint, or obligation.
Sermons on Psalms 86:14
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The Miracle-Working God of Mercy by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker encourages the audience to reflect on their convictions about God. He suggests that they circle three titles for God mentioned by David in the psalm. Th |
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The Happy Man 07 Expressions-Saved Soul by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of keeping our focus on Jesus and his ability to see in the dark. He uses the example of Peter walking on water and how Jesus |
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Psalm 54 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the Psalmist's deep distress and his unwavering faith in God's help. David, surrounded by enemies and facing betrayal, turns to God for salvation, invoking Hi |
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Calling on the Name of the Lord by Jim Cymbala | This sermon emphasizes the power and importance of calling on the name of the Lord in times of trouble and need. It recounts personal experiences and biblical principles that highl |
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(Through the Bible) Psalms 51-60 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of God having the ability to record and playback every scene of our lives. He compares this to the experience of watching old home |
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A Christmas Question by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript describes the pitiable condition of those who died from hunger and cold in the streets. It then transitions to a depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, |
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Spiritual Warfare - 1 "The Battle" by Jim Logan | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a troubled young man who experienced a downward spiral in his life due to the influence of evil spirits. The speaker empha |