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You mean nothing to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/86.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />O God, insolent men have risen up against me; a band of ruthless men seeks my life, and they do not set you before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/86.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The arrogant rise against me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life, with no regard for You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/86.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent <i>men</i> have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/86.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />O God, the proud have risen against me, And a mob of violent <i>men</i> have sought my life, And have not set You before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/86.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />God, arrogant men have risen up against me, And a gang of violent men have sought my life, And they have not set You before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/86.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />O God, arrogant men have risen up against me, And a band of violent men have sought my life, And they have not set You before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/86.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />O God, arrogant men have risen up against me, And a band of violent men have sought my life, And they have not set Thee before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/86.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />O God, arrogant men have risen up against me, And a band of ruthless men have sought my life, And they have not set You before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/86.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O God, arrogant <i>and</i> insolent men have risen up against me; A band of violent men have sought my life, And they have not set You before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/86.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God, arrogant people have attacked me; a gang of ruthless men intends to kill me. They do not let you guide them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/86.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God, arrogant people have attacked me; a gang of ruthless men seeks my life. They have no regard for You. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/86.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/86.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Proud and violent enemies, who don't care about you, have ganged up to attack and kill me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/86.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />O God, the proud are risen up against me, and the congregation of violent men have sought after my soul, and have not set thee before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/86.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />O God, arrogant people attack me, and a mob of ruthless people seeks my life. They think nothing of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/86.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Proud people are coming against me, O God; a cruel gang is trying to kill me--people who pay no attention to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/86.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />God, arrogant men rise up against me, while a company of ruthless individuals want to kill me. They do not have regard for you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/86.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The arrogant rise against me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life, with no regard for You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/86.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />O God, arrogant men attack me; a gang of ruthless men, who do not respect you, seek my life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/86.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />God, the proud have risen up against me. A company of violent men have sought after my soul, and they do not hold regard for you before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/86.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/86.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/86.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />O God, the proud have risen up against me, "" And a company of the terrible sought my soul, "" And have not placed You before them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/86.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/86.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />O God, the proud rose up against me, and the assemblies of the terrible sought my soul; and they set not thee before them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/86.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />O God, the wicked are risen up against me, and the assembly of the mighty have sought my soul: and they have not set thee before their eyes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/86.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 85:14>O God, the iniquitous have risen up against me, and the synagogue of the powerful have sought my soul, and they have not placed you in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/86.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />O God, the arrogant have risen against me; a ruthless band has sought my life; to you they pay no heed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/86.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O God, the insolent rise up against me; a band of ruffians seeks my life, and they do not set you before them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/86.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />O God, the wicked are risen against me, and the assembly of violent men has sought after my soul; and they have not been mindful of thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/86.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />God, the evil have stood up against me and the assembly of mighty ones seek for my soul, and they have not remembered you!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/86.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O God, the proud are risen up against me, And the company of violent men have sought after my soul, And have not set Thee before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/86.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />O God, transgressors have risen up against me, and an assembly of violent <i>men</i> have sought my life; and have not set thee before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/86-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=10804" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/86.htm">Tried But Trusting</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2086.htm" title="2086: zê·ḏîm (Adj-mp) -- Insolent, presumptuous. From zuwd; arrogant.">The arrogant</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qā·mū- (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">rise</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">O God;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5712.htm" title="5712: wa·‘ă·ḏaṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Congregation. Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage.">a band</a> <a href="/hebrew/6184.htm" title="6184: ‘ā·rî·ṣîm (Adj-mp) -- Awe-inspiring, terror-striking. From arats; fearful, i.e. Powerful or tyrannical.">of ruthless men</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: biq·šū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">seeks</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">my life,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">with no</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: śā·mū·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-3cp:: 2ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">regard</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: lə·neḡ·dām (Prep-l:: 3mp) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">for You.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Acts 13:50</a></span><br />The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-2.htm">Acts 14:2</a></span><br />But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Acts 17:5</a></span><br />The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Acts 18:12</a></span><br />While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-27.htm">Acts 21:27-28</a></span><br />When the seven days were almost over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, / crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-20</a></span><br />If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a></span><br />Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12</a></span><br />Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Romans 8:35-37</a></span><br />Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">1 Peter 4:12-14</a></span><br />Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. / If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-13.htm">1 John 3:13</a></span><br />So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/54-3.htm">Psalm 54:3</a></span><br />For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life—men with no regard for God. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence, / who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/10-2.htm">Psalm 10:2</a></span><br />In pride the wicked pursue the needy; let them be caught in the schemes they devise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-13.htm">Psalm 31:13</a></span><br />For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set you before them.</p><p class="hdg">O God</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-11.htm">Psalm 36:11</a></b></br> Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/54-3.htm">Psalm 54:3</a></b></br> For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-51.htm">Psalm 119:51,69,85</a></b></br> The proud have had me greatly in derision: <i>yet</i> have I not declined from thy law… </p><p class="hdg">assemblies</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/16-20.htm">2 Samuel 16:20-23</a></b></br> Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm">2 Samuel 17:1,4,14</a></b></br> Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Matthew 26:3,4</a></b></br> Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, … </p><p class="hdg">violent.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-4.htm">Psalm 10:4,11,13</a></b></br> The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek <i>after God</i>: God <i>is</i> not in all his thoughts… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/14-4.htm">Psalm 14:4</a></b></br> Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people <i>as</i> they eat bread, and call not upon the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, <i>A Psalm</i> of David the servant of the LORD. 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Historically, arrogance is often associated with those who defy God’s authority, as seen in the narratives of Pharaoh in Exodus or the builders of the Tower of Babel. In this context, the psalmist, traditionally understood to be David, is expressing a common theme in the Psalms: the struggle against those who are haughty and self-reliant, setting themselves against God's anointed. This phrase highlights the spiritual battle between humility before God and the pride of man.<p><b>O God</b><br />The invocation "O God" is a direct appeal to Elohim, a name for God that emphasizes His power and might. This appeal is a reminder of the psalmist's reliance on divine intervention. In the historical context of Israel, calling upon God was an acknowledgment of His sovereignty and a plea for His justice and protection. It reflects a deep, personal relationship with God, where the psalmist turns to Him in times of distress.<p><b>a band of ruthless men</b><br />The phrase "a band of ruthless men" uses the Hebrew word "עָרִיצִים" (aritsim), which conveys a sense of terror and violence. These are not just ordinary adversaries; they are cruel and merciless. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such bands could be marauding groups or political enemies, often threatening the peace and stability of the community. The psalmist's description underscores the severity of the threat and the need for divine protection.<p><b>seeks my life</b><br />"Seeks my life" indicates a pursuit with the intent to harm or kill. The Hebrew verb "בִּקֵּשׁ" (biqqesh) implies an active and determined search. This phrase reflects the psalmist's perilous situation, where his very existence is under threat. It echoes the experiences of David, who was often pursued by enemies like Saul, and serves as a metaphor for the spiritual and physical dangers faced by believers.<p><b>with no regard for You</b><br />The phrase "with no regard for You" highlights the spiritual blindness and rebellion of the psalmist's enemies. The Hebrew "לֹא שָׂמוּךָ" (lo samu-kha) suggests a willful ignorance or dismissal of God's authority and presence. This disregard for God is a hallmark of the wicked throughout Scripture, contrasting with the psalmist's own devotion and reliance on God. It serves as a reminder of the moral and spiritual dimensions of the conflict, where the true battle is between those who honor God and those who do not.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/86.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) See Note, <a href="/psalms/54-3.htm" title="For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.">Psalm 54:3</a>, whence the verse is taken.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/86.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">O God, the proud are risen against me</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/119-51.htm">Psalm 119:51, 69, 85, 122</a>; and also <a href="/psalms/54-3.htm">Psalm 54:3</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And the assemblies of violent men</span> <span class="cmt_word">have sought after my soul;</span> rather, <span class="accented">a crew of violent ones have sought after my soul</span>, or "plotted against my life" (comp. <a href="/psalms/7-1.htm">Psalm 7:1, 2</a>; <a href="/psalms/17-13.htm">Psalm 17:13</a>; <a href="/psalms/35-3.htm">Psalm 35:3, 4</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">And have not set thee before them;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "have given no thought to God, or how he would act, whether he would allow their wickedness or prevent it." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/86-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The arrogant</span><br /><span class="heb">זֵ֘דִ֤ים</span> <span class="translit">(zê·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2086.htm">Strong's 2086: </a> </span><span class="str2">Insolent, presumptuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rise</span><br /><span class="heb">קָֽמוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(qā·mū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against me,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלַ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O God;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִ֤ים ׀</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a band</span><br /><span class="heb">וַעֲדַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(wa·‘ă·ḏaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5712.htm">Strong's 5712: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stated assemblage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of ruthless men</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֭רִיצִים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·rî·ṣîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6184.htm">Strong's 6184: </a> </span><span class="str2">Awe-inspiring, terror-striking</span><br /><br /><span class="word">seeks</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּקְשׁ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(biq·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To search out, to strive after</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my life,</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשִׁ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">with no</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">regard</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂמ֣וּךָ</span> <span class="translit">(śā·mū·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for You.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנֶגְדָּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·neḡ·dām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> </span><span class="str2">A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/86-14.htm">Psalm 86:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/86-14.htm">Psalm 86:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/86-14.htm">Psalm 86:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/86-14.htm">Psalm 86:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/86-14.htm">Psalm 86:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/86-14.htm">Psalm 86:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/86-14.htm">Psalm 86:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/86-14.htm">Psalm 86:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/86-14.htm">Psalm 86:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/86-14.htm">Psalm 86:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/86-14.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 86:14 God the proud have risen up against (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/86-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 86:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 86:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/86-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 86:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 86:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>