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The Profile of Godless Opposition
Commentators agree that the psalmist's enemies are defined by pride, violence, and acting in organized groups. However, their most fundamental flaw is spiritual: they "have not set God before them." This means they live and act with no regard for God's presence, authority, or judgment, which is the root cause of their cruelty.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 86:14
18th Century
Theologian
O God, the proud are risen against me - People who are self-confident, ambitious, and haughty, who do not regard the welfare or the…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 86:14
19th Century
Bishop
See Note, Psalms 54:3, from where the verse is taken.
John Calvin
On Psalms 86:14
16th Century
Theologian
O God! the proud are risen up against me. Instead of זדים, zedim, the proud, some read, זרים, zarim, strangers; and, und…
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John Gill
On Psalms 86:14
17th Century
Pastor
O God, the proud are risen against me
As all men naturally are, and as all are without the grace of God; and because…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 86:8–17
17th Century
Minister
Our God alone possesses almighty power and infinite love. Christ is the way and the truth.
And the believing soul will be more desirous to b…