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When the LORD restores his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When the LORD restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Oh that the salvation of Israel <i>were come</i> out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, <i>and</i> Israel shall be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Oh, that the salvation of Israel <i>would come</i> out of Zion! When the LORD brings back the captivity of His people, Let Jacob rejoice <i>and</i> Israel be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Oh, that the salvation of Israel <i>would come</i> out of Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of His people, Jacob will rejoice, Israel will be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, Jacob will rejoice, Israel will be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, Jacob will rejoice, Israel will be glad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When Yahweh restores His captive people, May Jacob rejoice, may Israel be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, Then Jacob will rejoice, Israel will be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Oh, that Israel&#8217s deliverance would come from Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of His people, Jacob will rejoice; Israel will be glad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When Jehovah bringeth back the captivity of his people, Then shall Jacob rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I long for someone from Zion to come and save Israel! Our LORD, when you bless your people again, Jacob's family will be glad, and Israel will celebrate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, then shall Jacob rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />If only salvation for Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice. Israel will be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />How I pray that victory will come to Israel from Zion. How happy the people of Israel will be when the LORD makes them prosperous again! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />May Israel's deliverance come from Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice, and Israel will be glad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion. When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When Yahweh restores the fortunes of his people, then Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“Who gives the salvation of Israel from Zion?” When YHWH turns back "" [To] a captivity of His people, "" Jacob rejoices—Israel is glad!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Who doth give from Zion the salvation of Israel? When Jehovah doth turn back To a captivity of His people, Jacob doth rejoice -- Israel is glad!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Who will give out of Zion the salvation of Israel? in Jehovah bringing back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall exult, Israel shall rejoice.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who shall give out of Sion the salvation of Israel? when the Lord shall have turned away the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice and Israel shall be glad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 13:10>Who will grant the salvation of Israel from Zion? When the Lord turns away the captivity of his people, Jacob will exult, and Israel will rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Oh, that from Zion might come the salvation of Israel! Jacob would rejoice, and Israel be glad when the LORD restores his people! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O that deliverance for Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice; Israel will be glad.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Who shall give out of Zion the salvation to Israel? When the LORD brings back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice and Israel shall be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Who will give salvation to Israel from Zion? When LORD JEHOVAH turns back the captivity of his people, Jacob will leap for joy and Israel will rejoice. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When the LORD turneth the captivity of His people, Let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Who will bring the salvation of Israel out of Sion? when the Lord brings back the captivity of his people, let Jacob exult, and Israel be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/14-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1202" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/14.htm">The Fool Says There is No God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>You sinners frustrate the plans of the oppressed, yet the LORD is their shelter. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî (Interjection) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">Oh, that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3444.htm" title="3444: yə·šū·‘aṯ (N-fsc) -- Salvation. Feminine passive participle of yasha'; something saved, i.e. deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity.">the salvation</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: yit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">would come</a> <a href="/hebrew/6726.htm" title="6726: miṣ·ṣî·yō·wn (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- A mountain in Jer., also a name for Jer. The same as tsiyuwn; Tsijon, a mountain of Jerusalem.">from Zion!</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">When the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: bə·šūḇ (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">restores</a> <a href="/hebrew/7622.htm" title="7622: šə·ḇūṯ (N-fsc) -- Captivity, captives. Or shbiyth; from shabah; exile, concretely, prisoners; figuratively, a former state of prosperity.">His captive</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">people,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3290.htm" title="3290: ya·‘ă·qōḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Isaac, also his desc. From aqab; heel-catcher; Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch.">let Jacob</a> <a href="/hebrew/1523.htm" title="1523: yā·ḡêl (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To rejoice. Or guwl; a primitive root; properly, to spin round, i.e. Usually rejoice, or fear.">rejoice,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">let Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: yiś·maḥ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">be glad!</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-26.htm">Romans 11:26</a></span><br />And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Romans 11:25-27</a></span><br />I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. / And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. / And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-1.htm">Romans 10:1</a></span><br />Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-27.htm">Romans 9:27</a></span><br />Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: “Though the number of the Israelites is like the sand of the sea, only the remnant will be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-10.htm">Romans 3:10-12</a></span><br />As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. / There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. / All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-20.htm">Isaiah 59:20</a></span><br />“The Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who turn from transgression,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-9.htm">Isaiah 52:9</a></span><br />Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-11.htm">Isaiah 51:11</a></span><br />So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a></span><br />So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-11.htm">Isaiah 11:11-12</a></span><br />On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. / He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-7.htm">Jeremiah 31:7</a></span><br />For this is what the LORD says: “Sing with joy for Jacob; shout for the foremost of the nations! Make your praises heard, and say, ‘O LORD, save Your people, the remnant of Israel!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/30-18.htm">Jeremiah 30:18</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings. And the city will be rebuilt on her own ruins, and the palace will stand in its rightful place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-6.htm">Jeremiah 23:6</a></span><br />In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/37-21.htm">Ezekiel 37:21-23</a></span><br />you are to tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take the Israelites out of the nations to which they have gone, and I will gather them from all around and bring them into their own land. / I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel, and one king will rule over all of them. Then they will no longer be two nations and will never again be divided into two kingdoms. / They will no longer defile themselves with their idols or detestable images, or with any of their transgressions. I will save them from all their apostasies by which they sinned, and I will cleanse them. Then they will be My people, and I will be their God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-25.htm">Ezekiel 34:25-27</a></span><br />I will make with them a covenant of peace and rid the land of wild animals, so that they may dwell securely in the wilderness and sleep in the forest. / I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. / The trees of the field will give their fruit, and the land will yield its produce; My flock will be secure in their land. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bars of their yoke and delivered them from the hands that enslaved them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD brings back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.</p><p class="hdg">Oh, etc.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/53-6.htm">Psalm 53:6</a></b></br> Oh that the salvation of Israel <i>were come</i> out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, <i>and</i> Israel shall be glad.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/12-23.htm">Captive</a> <a href="/job/42-10.htm">Captivity</a> <a href="/job/42-10.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/9-14.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/job/27-14.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/job/42-10.htm">Fortunes</a> <a href="/psalms/13-5.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-26.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-17.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/psalms/13-4.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/13-5.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/job/33-26.htm">Restores</a> <a href="/psalms/13-5.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/9-17.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/job/39-22.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/psalms/9-14.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/53-6.htm">Captive</a> <a href="/psalms/53-6.htm">Captivity</a> <a href="/psalms/32-4.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/psalms/15-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/18-50.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/psalms/44-24.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/psalms/53-6.htm">Fortunes</a> <a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/22-3.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/20-1.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/15-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/23-3.htm">Restores</a> <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/17-6.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/53-6.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/psalms/20-2.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">David describes a natural man</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/14-4.htm">He convinces the wicked by the light of their conscience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">He glories in the salvation of God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion!</b><br>This phrase expresses a deep longing for deliverance and redemption, rooted in the belief that Zion, the hill in Jerusalem where the Temple stood, is the source of divine intervention. Zion is often symbolic of God's presence and His covenant with Israel. The hope for salvation from Zion reflects the expectation of a messianic deliverance, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament. This anticipates the coming of a Savior, a role fulfilled in the New Testament by Jesus Christ, who is often associated with Zion as the cornerstone of God's redemptive plan (<a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a>, <a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33</a>).<p><b>When the LORD restores His captive people,</b><br>This phrase refers to the restoration of Israel from captivity, a recurring theme in the history of the Israelites. Historically, this can be linked to the Babylonian exile and the subsequent return to Jerusalem under leaders like Ezra and Nehemiah. Theologically, it signifies God's faithfulness to His promises and His power to redeem and restore. This restoration is not only physical but also spiritual, pointing to the ultimate restoration through Christ, who liberates from the captivity of sin (<a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a>).<p><b>let Jacob rejoice,</b><br>Jacob, another name for Israel, represents the collective identity of the twelve tribes. The call for Jacob to rejoice is an invitation to celebrate God's deliverance and faithfulness. This joy is rooted in the fulfillment of God's promises and the hope of future blessings. The rejoicing of Jacob is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are called to rejoice in the salvation offered through Jesus (<a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a>).<p><b>let Israel be glad!</b><br>The gladness of Israel is a response to God's redemptive acts. It reflects a deep-seated joy that comes from experiencing God's salvation and restoration. This gladness is not just for the nation of Israel but extends to all who are grafted into the spiritual Israel through faith in Christ (<a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17-24</a>). The joy of salvation is a central theme in both the Old and New Testaments, culminating in the eternal joy promised in the Kingdom of God (<a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, representing His people. In this verse, Israel is longing for deliverance and restoration.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion</a></b><br>A term often used to refer to Jerusalem, the spiritual and political center of Israel, symbolizing God's presence and salvation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the source of salvation and restoration for His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>Another name for Israel, referring to the descendants of Jacob, the patriarch. It emphasizes the personal and familial aspect of God's covenant.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/captive_people.htm">Captive People</a></b><br>Refers to the Israelites in a state of oppression or exile, longing for God's deliverance and restoration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_salvation.htm">Hope in God's Salvation</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to place their hope in God's promise of salvation, trusting that He will deliver and restore His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_centrality_of_zion.htm">The Centrality of Zion</a></b><br>Zion represents God's presence and His plan for redemption. Christians can see this fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who brings salvation from the "heavenly Zion."<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rejoicing_in_restoration.htm">Rejoicing in Restoration</a></b><br>When God restores His people, it is a cause for great joy and celebration. Believers should rejoice in the spiritual restoration they have in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/longing_for_deliverance.htm">Longing for Deliverance</a></b><br>Just as Israel longed for deliverance, Christians should yearn for the ultimate redemption and restoration that will come with Christ's return.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_covenant.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Covenant</a></b><br>The verse underscores God's faithfulness to His covenant promises, encouraging believers to trust in His unchanging nature.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_salvation_from_zion_literal_or_symbolic.htm">(Psalm 14:7) Is there any concrete proof for the promise of salvation “coming out of Zion,” or is this purely a symbolic statement?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_psalms_14_and_53_similar.htm">Why are Psalms 14 and 53 nearly identical?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_exalt_israel's_horn,_not_others.htm">Why is God said to exalt 'the horn of his people' only for Israel, excluding other nations? (Psalm 148:14)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_87_7__how_are_all_'springs'_in_zion.htm">Psalm 87:7 - In what sense are all 'springs' in Zion, given that historically rivers and water sources are not exclusive to Jerusalem?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Oh that.</span>--The thoughts of the exiles turn to the Holy City as the <span class= "ital">one </span>source of deliverance, as if Jehovah's power would only manifest itself from His hallowed abode. So Daniel looked towards Jerusalem in his prayer. (Comp. the same feeling in <a href="/context/isaiah/40-9.htm" title="O Zion, that bring good tidings, get you up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bring good tidings, lift up your voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say to the cities of Judah, Behold your God!">Isaiah 40:9-10</a>.) For the expression "turn the captivity," or, to keep the Heb. idiom, "turn the turning," comp. <a href="/psalms/85-1.htm" title="Lord, you have been favorable to your land: you have brought back the captivity of Jacob.">Psalm 85:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/126-1.htm" title="When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.">Psalm 126:1</a>; <a href="/hosea/6-2.htm" title="After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.">Hosea 6:2</a>; <a href="/joel/3-1.htm" title="For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem,">Joel 3:1</a>. It appears, however, besides its literal reference to the exile, to have been applied proverbially to the removal of any misfortune (<a href="/job/42-10.htm" title="And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.">Job 42:10</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion!</span> The salvation of the "righteous generation" (ver. 5), the "true Israel," is sure to come. Oh that it were come already! It will proceed "out of Zion," since God's Name is set there. The ark of the covenant had been already set up in the place which it was thenceforth to occupy (see <a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12-17</a>). David's reign in Jerusalem is begun. When the Lord bringeth back the captivity of his people; either, <span class="accented">when the Lord turneth the ill fortune of his people</span>, or, <span class="accented">when the Lord re-turneth to the captivity of his people</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> when he no longer turns away from their sufferings and afflictions, but turns towards them, and lifts up the light of his countenance upon them, then <span class="cmt_word">Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad</span>. (For the union of these two names, see <a href="/psalms/78-21.htm">Psalm 78:21, 71</a>; <a href="/psalms/105-23.htm">Psalm 105:23</a>; <a href="/psalms/135-4.htm">Psalm 135:4</a>, etc.) God's people shall celebrate their deliverance with a psalm of thanksgiving. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/14-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Oh, that</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the salvation</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשׁוּעַ֪ת</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šū·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3444.htm">Strong's 3444: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָ֫אֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">would come</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתֵּ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Zion!</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצִּיּוֹן֮</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ṣî·yō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6726.htm">Strong's 6726: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">When the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">restores</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשׁ֣וּב</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šūḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His captive</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁב֣וּת</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḇūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7622.htm">Strong's 7622: </a> </span><span class="str2">Exile, prisoners, a former state of prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">people,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let Jacob</span><br /><span class="heb">יַ֝עֲקֹ֗ב</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·qōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3290.htm">Strong's 3290: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rejoice,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָגֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḡêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1523.htm">Strong's 1523: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spin round, rejoice, fear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָֽאֵל׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be glad.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂמַ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·maḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/14-7.htm">Psalm 14:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/14-7.htm">Psalm 14:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/14-7.htm">Psalm 14:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/14-7.htm">Psalm 14:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/14-7.htm">Psalm 14:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/14-7.htm">Psalm 14:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/14-7.htm">Psalm 14:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/14-7.htm">Psalm 14:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/14-7.htm">Psalm 14:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/14-7.htm">Psalm 14:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 14:7 Oh that the salvation of Israel would (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/14-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 14:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 14:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/15-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 15:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 15:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>