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When God restores his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad! <a href="/nlt/psalms/53.htm">New Living Translation</a> Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When God restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice. <a href="/esv/psalms/53.htm">English Standard Version</a> Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad. <a href="/bsb/psalms/53.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad! <a href="/kjv/psalms/53.htm">King James Bible</a> Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/53.htm">New King James Version</a> Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God brings back the captivity of His people, Let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/53.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores the fortunes of His people, Jacob shall rejoice, Israel shall be glad. <a href="/nasb/psalms/53.htm">NASB 1995</a> Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God restores His captive people, Let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/53.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God restores His captive people, Let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad. <a href="/lsb/psalms/53.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God restores His captive people, May Jacob rejoice, may Israel be glad. <a href="/amp/psalms/53.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God restores [the fortunes of] His people, Let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad. <a href="/csb/psalms/53.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Oh, that Israel’s deliverance would come from Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/53.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Oh, that Israel&#8217s deliverance would come from Zion! When God restores the fortunes of His people, Jacob will rejoice; Israel will be glad. <a href="/asv/psalms/53.htm">American Standard Version</a> Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Then shall Jacob rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. <a href="/cev/psalms/53.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I long for someone from Zion to come and save Israel! Our God, when you bless your people again, Jacob's family will be glad, and Israel will celebrate. <a href="/erv/psalms/53.htm">English Revised Version</a> Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, then shall Jacob rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. <a href="/gwt/psalms/53.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If only salvation for Israel would come from Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice. Israel will be glad. <a href="/gnt/psalms/53.htm">Good News Translation</a> How I pray that victory will come to Israel from Zion. How happy the people of Israel will be when God makes them prosperous again! <a href="/isv/psalms/53.htm">International Standard Version</a> Would that Israel's deliverance come out of Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad. <a href="/msb/psalms/53.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad! <a href="/net/psalms/53.htm">NET Bible</a> I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy! <a href="/nheb/psalms/53.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion. When God brings back his people from captivity, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be glad. <a href="/wbt/psalms/53.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> O that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. <a href="/web/psalms/53.htm">World English Bible</a> Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God brings back his people from captivity, then Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/53.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Who gives the salvation of Israel from Zion? When God turns back [to] a captivity of His people, "" Jacob rejoices—Israel is glad! <a href="/ylt/psalms/53.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Who doth give from Zion the salvation of Israel? When God turneth back to a captivity of His people, Jacob doth rejoice -- Israel is glad! <a href="/slt/psalms/53.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Who will give from Zion the salvation of Israel? In God turning back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/53.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who will give out of Sion the salvation of Israel? when God shall bring back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. Unto the end, In verses, understanding for David. When the men of Ziph had come and said to Saul: Is not David hidden with us? <a href="/cpdv/psalms/53.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 52:7>Who will grant from Zion the salvation of Israel? Jacob will exult, when God will convert the captivity of his people; and Israel will rejoice. <a href="/nabre/psalms/53.htm">New American Bible</a> Who will bring forth from Zion the salvation of Israel? When God reverses the captivity of his people Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/53.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> O that deliverance for Israel would come from Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice; Israel will be glad.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/53.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Who out of Zion will give salvation to Israel? When God brings back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice and Israel shall be glad. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/53.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Who will give salvation to Israel from Zion? When LORD JEHOVAH returns the captivity of his people, Jacob will leap for joy and Israel will rejoice! <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/53.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God turneth the captivity of His people, Let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad. <a href="/sep/psalms/53.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Who will bring the salvation of Israel out of Sion? When the Lord turns the captivity of his people, Jacob shall exult, and Israel shall be glad. <a href="/parallel/psalms/53-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=6333" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/53.htm">The Fool Says There is No God</a> …5There they are, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to fear. For God has scattered the bones of those who besieged you. You put them to shame, for God has despised them. 6<a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- 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·šu·‘ō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- 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/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">When God</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> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">Psalm 14:7</a> Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad! <a href="/isaiah/59-20.htm">Isaiah 59:20</a> “The Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who turn from transgression,” declares the LORD. <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">Romans 11:26</a> And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. <a href="/jeremiah/31-7.htm">Jeremiah 31:7</a> 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!’ <a href="/joel/3-16.htm">Joel 3:16</a> The LORD will roar from Zion and raise His voice from Jerusalem; heaven and earth will tremble. But the LORD will be a refuge for His people, a stronghold for the people of Israel. <a href="/zephaniah/3-20.htm">Zephaniah 3:20</a> At that time I will bring you in; yes, at that time I will gather you. For I will give you fame and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your captives before your very eyes,” says the LORD. <a href="/ezekiel/39-25.htm">Ezekiel 39:25</a> Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Now I will restore Jacob from captivity and will have compassion on the whole house of Israel, and I will be jealous for My holy name. <a href="/hosea/6-11.htm">Hosea 6:11</a> Also for you, O Judah, a harvest is appointed, when I restore My people from captivity. <a href="/amos/9-14.htm">Amos 9:14</a> I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. <a href="/zechariah/10-6.htm">Zechariah 10:6</a> I will strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them, and they will be as though I had not rejected them. For I am the LORD their God, and I will answer them. <a href="/romans/3-10.htm">Romans 3:10-12</a> 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.” <a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Romans 15:9-12</a> so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” ... <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Acts 3:19-21</a> Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, / that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus, the Christ, who has been appointed for you. / Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets. <a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Luke 1:68-75</a> “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, ... <a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">Matthew 1:21</a> She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God brings back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.Oh [heb.<a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">Psalm 14:7</a> 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.out<a href="/psalms/50-2.htm">Psalm 50:2</a> Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.<a href="/isaiah/12-6.htm">Isaiah 12:6</a> Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.<a href="/isaiah/14-32.htm">Isaiah 14:32</a> What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.God.<a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">Psalm 14:7</a> 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.<a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">Psalm 14:7</a> 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.bringeth<a href="/psalms/85-1.htm">Psalm 85:1</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.<a href="/psalms/126-1.htm">Psalm 126:1-4</a> A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream… <a href="/job/42-10.htm">Job 42:10</a> 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.Jacob<a href="/psalms/106-46.htm">Psalm 106:46-48</a> He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives… <a href="/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11</a> And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.<a href="/nehemiah/12-43.htm">Nehemiah 12:43</a> Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">Captive</a> <a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">Captivity</a> <a href="/psalms/46-2.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/psalms/53-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/53-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/51-14.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">Fortunes</a> <a href="/psalms/51-8.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/51-9.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/psalms/45-8.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/psalms/50-7.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/47-4.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/psalms/51-12.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/53-1.htm">Maschil</a> <a href="/psalms/53-1.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/53-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/51-8.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/23-3.htm">Restores</a> <a href="/psalms/51-14.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/52-1.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/psalms/45-8.htm">Stringed</a> <a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/psalms/51-18.htm">Zion</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-1.htm">Ziphites</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/68-18.htm">Captive</a> <a href="/psalms/68-18.htm">Captivity</a> <a href="/psalms/77-10.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/psalms/54-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/54-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/60-11.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/psalms/85-1.htm">Fortunes</a> <a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/54-1.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/psalms/54-1.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/59-13.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/54-1.htm">Maschil</a> <a href="/psalms/54-1.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/54-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-8.htm">Restores</a> <a href="/psalms/60-5.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/54-1.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/psalms/54-1.htm">Stringed</a> <a href="/psalms/78-44.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/psalms/65-1.htm">Zion</a> <a href="/psalms/54-1.htm">Ziphites</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 53</div>1. <a href="/psalms/53-1.htm">David describes the corruption of the natural man</a> 4. <a href="/psalms/53-4.htm">He convinces the wicked by the light of their own conscience</a> 6. <a href="/psalms/53-6.htm">He glories in the salvation of God</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/53.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/53.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! This phrase expresses a 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 desire for salvation from Zion reflects the hope for a messianic deliverance, a theme prevalent in the Old Testament. This anticipates the coming of a Savior, a hope fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, who is often associated with Zion as the cornerstone (<a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a>, <a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">1 Peter 2:6</a>).When God restores His captive people, The restoration of the captives refers to the return from exile, a significant event in Israel's history. This phrase can be seen as a prophetic hope for the return from Babylonian captivity, which occurred in 538 BC under the decree of Cyrus the Great. It also symbolizes spiritual restoration and renewal, pointing to the ultimate redemption through Christ. The concept of captivity and restoration is a recurring theme, illustrating God's faithfulness and mercy (<a href="/jeremiah/29-14.htm">Jeremiah 29:14</a>, <a href="/ezekiel/37-21.htm">Ezekiel 37:21</a>).let Jacob rejoice, Jacob, representing the patriarch and by extension the nation of Israel, is called to rejoice. This joy is not just for physical restoration but also for spiritual renewal. The use of "Jacob" emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and His people, tracing back to the promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Rejoicing is a common response to God's deliverance throughout the Psalms and is a call to acknowledge His sovereignty and grace (<a href="/psalms/126.htm">Psalm 126:1-3</a>).let Israel be glad! The call for Israel to be glad underscores the collective joy and celebration of the nation upon experiencing God's salvation. This gladness is rooted in the fulfillment of God's promises and the hope of future blessings. It reflects the eschatological hope of a restored Israel, both physically and spiritually, and aligns with the prophetic visions of peace and prosperity in the Messianic age (<a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a>, <a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm">Zephaniah 3:14-17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God, representing His people. In this context, it symbolizes the collective body of believers longing for deliverance. 2. <a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion</a> A term often used to refer to Jerusalem, the city of God, and by extension, the spiritual center from which God's salvation is expected to come. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a> Another name for Israel, referring to the patriarch whose descendants became the twelve tribes of Israel. It signifies the people of God in a state of restoration and joy. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure in this verse, whose actions of restoration and salvation are anticipated and celebrated. 5. <a href="/topical/c/captive_people.htm">Captive People</a> Refers to those who are in bondage or exile, both physically and spiritually, awaiting God's deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/longing_for_salvation.htm">Longing for Salvation</a> Believers should cultivate a deep yearning for God's deliverance, both personally and corporately. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_restoration.htm">Hope in Restoration</a> Trust in God's promise to restore and redeem His people, even in times of captivity or spiritual exile. <a href="/topical/j/joy_in_deliverance.htm">Joy in Deliverance</a> Rejoice in the assurance that God will bring salvation, leading to a transformation of sorrow into gladness. <a href="/topical/z/zion_as_a_symbol_of_hope.htm">Zion as a Symbol of Hope</a> Recognize Zion as a representation of God's presence and the ultimate source of salvation. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_rejoicing.htm">Unity in Rejoicing</a> Encourage unity among believers in celebrating God's redemptive work, fostering a community of joy and gratitude.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_53.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 53</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jesus_unify_the_bible.htm">How does Jesus connect all biblical narratives together?</a> <a href="/q/does_psalm_53_reflect_human_behavior.htm">Does Psalm 53’s universal condemnation of humanity accurately reflect observable human behavior and morality? </a> <a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_124_6_with_invasions.htm">Psalm 124:6 claims God protected Israel from being devoured, yet the Bible elsewhere describes God allowing invasions and captivities. How do we reconcile this contrast?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/53.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - This verse is identical with <a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">Psalm 14:7</a>, except in the substitution of "Elohim" for "Jehovah," and in the pointing of one word. <a href="/commentaries/psalms/53-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Oh, that מִ֥י (mî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix the salvation יְשֻׁע֪וֹת (yə·šu·‘ō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3444.htm">Strong's 3444: </a> Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity of Israel יִשְׂרָ֫אֵ֥ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc would come יִתֵּ֣ן (yit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set from Zion! מִצִּיּוֹן֮ (miṣ·ṣî·yō·wn) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6726.htm">Strong's 6726: </a> Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem When God אֱ֭לֹהִים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative restores בְּשׁ֣וּב (bə·šūḇ) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again His Captive שְׁב֣וּת (šə·ḇūṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7622.htm">Strong's 7622: </a> Exile, prisoners, a former state of prosperity people, עַמּ֑וֹ (‘am·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock let Jacob יַ֝עֲקֹ֗ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3290.htm">Strong's 3290: </a> Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc rejoice, יָגֵ֥ל (yā·ḡêl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1523.htm">Strong's 1523: </a> To spin round, rejoice, fear let Israel יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc be glad! יִשְׂמַ֥ח (yiś·maḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/53-6.htm">Psalm 53:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/53-6.htm">Psalm 53:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/53-6.htm">Psalm 53:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/53-6.htm">Psalm 53:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/53-6.htm">Psalm 53:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/53-6.htm">Psalm 53:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/53-6.htm">Psalm 53:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/53-6.htm">Psalm 53:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/53-6.htm">Psalm 53:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/53-6.htm">Psalm 53:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/53-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 53:6 Oh that the salvation of Israel would (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/53-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 53:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 53:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/54-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 54:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 54:1" /></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>