Psalms 86:14
“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.”
What does Psalms 86:14 mean?
The psalmist is crying out about being attacked by people who dismiss God entirely. These aren't just enemies with ordinary grudges, they're arrogant people who live as though God doesn't matter, and their disregard for Him fuels their violence toward others. When the psalmist says they "don't hold regard for you," it captures how their cruelty flows from a deeper spiritual problem, they've rejected any accountability to something greater than themselves. This is a prayer for those moments when you're targeted by people who seem reckless and unstoppable, whose meanness feels connected to their complete indifference to God's judgment or mercy. The honest cry here validates that distinction, recognizing that some opposition isn't just personal but flows from a fundamental rejection of God's authority.