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Psalm 14:7

ESV Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.
NIV Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord restores his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!
NASB Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord restores the fortunes of His people, Jacob will rejoice, Israel will be glad.
CSB Oh, that Israel’s deliverance would come from Zion! When the Lord restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.
NLT Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When the Lord restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.
KJV Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the Lord bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
NKJV Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord brings back the captivity of His people, Let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad.

What does Psalm 14:7 mean?

David longs for the ultimate deliverance of Israel. This psalm has noted the arrogance and ignorance of wicked people (Psalm 14:1), who oppress and harm godly people (Psalm 14:4). Yet, David knows those who reject the Lord will face the terror of His judgment (Hebrews 10:31; Psalm 14:5).

When Jesus returns to establish His kingdom on earth, He will vanquish His enemies (Revelation 19:11–16), cleanse Israel of her sin (Zechariah 13:1), and inaugurate the kingdom (Zephaniah 3:16–20). Isaiah comments in Isaiah 12:2 that Israel will confess in that day: "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation." Isaiah also comments, "With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation" (Isaiah 12:3). David anticipates the kingdom as a joyful time of restoring Israel's fortunes.

The apostle Paul writes in Romans 11:26–27: "And in this way all Israel will be saved, as it is written, 'The Deliverer will come from Zion, he will banish ungodliness from Jacob'; 'and this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sins.'"
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