Psalm 14:5-7
New Catholic Bible
5 But later they will be filled with terror,
for God is on the side of the righteous.[a]
6 They sought to crush the hopes of the poor,[b]
but the Lord is their refuge.
7 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.
Footnotes
- 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.
- Psalm 14:6 Poor: see note on Ps 22:27.
- 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.”
Psalm 14:5-7
New International Version
5 But there they are, overwhelmed with dread,
for God is present in the company of the righteous.
6 You evildoers frustrate the plans of the poor,
but the Lord is their refuge.(A)
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