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Psalm 14 | King James Audio Bible
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Psalm 14 explores the clash between faith and disbelief, wisdom and folly.
At the start, the psalmist introduces the fool, one who denies God’s existence. This stance shapes the fool’s actions, leading to corruption.
The psalm shifts as the Lord observes humanity from the heavens, seeking those who understand and seek God.
The psalmist reveals that everyone goes astray, becoming tarnished by actions. No one is righteous.
The psalmist questions the lack of knowledge among those who harm God’s people but don’t seek the Lord.
Fear spreads among the wicked as they realize God stands with the righteous.
The psalmist highlights the shame inflicted on the counsel of the poor, emphasizing the Lord’s role as their refuge.
The psalm yearns for Israel’s salvation from the current plight in absence of Zion, envisioning rejoicing when God restores His people.
Psalm 14 contrasts denial of God’s existence with seeking divine understanding. It is an invitation to ponder the interplay between beliefs and quest for spiritual connection.
Psalm 13 | King James Audio Bible | Love Revealed By Jesus
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.
The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the Lord.
There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous.
Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lord is his refuge.
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.
Key Themes Of The Psalm For Reflection | Love Revealed By Jesus Christ
- Foolish Denial: The psalm examines the foolish denial of God’s existence by some, leading to corrupt actions.
- Search for Understanding: The Lord’s observation of humanity from above highlights the search for understanding and connection with God.
- Universal Straying: The psalm reveals the universal inclination of people to stray from righteous paths.
- Lack of Knowledge: The lack of knowledge among those who harm others and disregard seeking the Lord is questioned.
- Fear of Divine Presence: Fear among the wicked arises as they realize God stands with the righteous.
- Shame and Refuge: The psalm underscores shame inflicted upon the poor and the Lord’s role as their refuge.
- Yearning for Salvation: The psalm expresses a yearning for Israel’s salvation and a vision of rejoicing upon restoration.
- Belief and Connection: Psalm 14 contrasts disbelief with seeking understanding and spiritual connection. It’s an exploration of human beliefs and their impact on behaviour and faith.
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