Psalms 14:7
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.
Main message
Psalm 14:7: The closing prayer longs for salvation from Zion and for the restoration and joy of God’s people without specifying a timetable.
Meaning in context
Psalm 14:5–7 · Oppression, fear, refuge, and hope for restoration — The final movement exposes exploitation of the vulnerable, announces God’s presence with the righteous, and ends by longing for deliverance and restored joy.
The closing prayer longs for salvation from Zion and for the restoration and joy of God’s people without specifying a timetable.
Further teachings
Oppression, fear, refuge, and hope for restoration
The closing prayer longs for salvation from Zion and for the restoration and joy of God’s people without specifying a timetable.
Cross References: Psalm 14:7 within 14:5–7.
Applications in daily life
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Psalm 14:7
Let this verse examine conduct and trust without turning biblical moral categories into labels for modern groups.
The prayer for restoration from Zion expresses hope in God’s deliverance; it should not be converted into a guaranteed political program or fixed timetable.
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Common misreadings
The prayer for restoration from Zion expresses hope in God’s deliverance; it should not be converted into a guaranteed political program or fixed timetable.
The closing prayer longs for salvation from Zion and for the restoration and joy of God’s people without specifying a timetable. Keep the verse within its literary unit.
How to Apply Psalms 14:7
Use Psalms 14:7 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from Psalms anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to from Scripture, and share it with one person who might need it today.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Commentary anchored to the site’s public-domain Psalm 14 text.
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