Psalm 14
Psalm 14 Meaning
Psalm 14 observes that the fool says in his heart there is no God, and describes a world gone astray, with no one who does good on their own. It is a sober look at human corruption.
But it ends looking forward with hope, longing for salvation to come out of Zion, when God restores His people and they rejoice. The bleak diagnosis is answered by a coming rescue.
Key verses from Psalm 14
“The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.”
Psalm 14:1
“The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.”
Psalm 14:2
“They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.”
Psalm 14:3
“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.”
Psalm 14:7
How Psalm 14 points to Jesus
Paul quotes this psalm to show that all have sinned and fall short. The salvation longed for out of Zion has come in Jesus, the only one who did good and who makes His people glad.