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Psalms 86:14 — Meaning and Application
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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 "
Psalms 86:14
Verse in Context
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I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.
O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set
But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.
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Psalms 86:1
"[[A Prayer of David.]] Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy."
Psalms 86:2
"Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth"
Psalms 86:3
"Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily."
Psalms 86:4
"Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul."
Psalms 86:5
"For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call"
Psalms 86:6
"Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications."
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