Psalm 53

WEEK  15                                           Psalm 53

WEDNESDAY  Reflections

Here in Psalm 53, we are reminded of what people are like without God. Yet this psalm isn’t that men can’t be redeemed, but rather a reminder of who we need to depend on.

 

The last verse sums up the point the Psalmist is trying to make by reminding the people they need to call out to God. The psalm indicates God alone brings salvation. His salvation is worth rejoicing over.

 

Men may bring some peace for a time, but honest salvation and safety come from God alone. The Psalmist makes it clear people can’t be trusted.

 

This passage is repeated in the New Testament as a reminder that everyone needs salvation.

 

 

 

Note: It may be noted that Psalm 51 and 52 have been skipped. They will be discussed in the context of 1 and 2 Samuel (when they were written).

Note: It may be noted that Psalms 51 and 52 have been skipped. They will be discussed in the context of 1 and 2 Samuel (when they were written).

Psa 53:1-6
(1)  To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
(2)  God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
(3)  Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
(4)  Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread: they have not called upon God.
(5)  There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because God hath despised them.
(6)  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.