What does the Bible say about praying for enemies?

While Christians are generally instructed to pray for our enemies, as seen in Matthew 5:44, Jesus is uniquely able to pray against the wicked in perfect righteousness because He knows the hearts of all men. In Psalm 140, we see Christ expressing a prayer for deliverance from evil and violent men; this reflects His role as our intercessor who knows who His people are. Our prayers should be characterized by a spirit of love and grace, recognizing that we do not know who belongs to the Lord. Therefore, we should be cautious in our judgments, always seeking to pray for others rather than against them unless we are certain of God's judgment.