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But later they will be filled with terror,
    for God is on the side of the righteous.[a]
They sought to crush the hopes of the poor,[b]
    but the Lord is their refuge.
Who will accomplish the salvation of Israel
    that is to come out of Zion?[c]
When the Lord restores the fortunes of his people,
    Jacob will rejoice and Israel will exult.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 14:5 God is on the side of the righteous and, anytime he wishes, strikes sudden terror in the hearts of the wicked (see Deut 28:67; 1 Sam 14:15; 2 Chr 14:13; Job 3:25). Righteous: see note on Ps 1:5.
  2. Psalm 14:6 Poor: see note on Ps 22:27.
  3. Psalm 14:7 The righteous poor are identified with God’s people. Who will . . . Zion: another possible translation is: “Oh, if only salvation for Israel / will come forth from Zion.”

But there they are, overwhelmed with dread,
    for God is present in the company of the righteous.
You evildoers frustrate the plans of the poor,
    but the Lord is their refuge.(A)

Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion!(B)
    When the Lord restores(C) his people,
    let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!

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