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.
Parallel translations
- WEB Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When Yahweh restores the fortunes of his people, then Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
- BSB Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!
- NKJV Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord brings back the captivity of His people, Let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad.
- NASB ¶Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord restores the fortunes of His people, Jacob will rejoice, Israel will be glad.
- NLT Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When the Lord restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.
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Quick answer
David longs for God's saving deliverance to come from Zion and bring joy to his people. It matters because it voices the hope of redemption that is ultimately fulfilled in Christ.
Overview
The psalm closes with a yearning prayer that salvation would come out of Zion and that Yahweh would restore his people's fortunes, bringing rejoicing to Jacob and Israel. This cry for deliverance from sin and oppression points beyond David's day to a greater restoration. Christians see its fullest answer in Jesus, the Savior who came from Zion to redeem his people and gather them in lasting gladness.
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