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What does Psalm chapter 53 verses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 mean or teach us? Bible study commentary and interpretation

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What does Psalm chapter 53 verses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 mean or teach us?

Psalm chapter 53 discusses the folly of the Godless and the restoration of the nation of Israel. This Psalm speaks of the individual who refuses to acknowledge God in all the transactions he undertakes on a day-to-day basis. It talks of how God has failed to find even a single person on earth who is genuinely seeking after Him. It goes ahead to highlight how man has become corrupt and evil in all his deeds. The psalm also talks of how the enemy keeps on attacking God’s people. It then shows how God fights back these enemies to deliver salvation to His people.

In this lesson, we examine Psalm chapter 53 verse by verse while comparing scripture with scripture so as to come to a fuller understanding of the message carried herein. Welcome!

What does Psalm Chapter 53 verse 1 mean or teach us?

Psalm 53:1 says:

“The fool has said in his heart, ‘there is no God.’ They are corrupt and have done abominable iniquity; there is none who does good.” (NKJV)

This verse gives us the correct definition of a fool according to Biblical standards: that is, a person who believes that there is no God. Consequently, he chooses to lead his life as if God is nonexistent. In other words, God is in none of his thoughts, as recorded in Psalm 10:4, which says:

“The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God; God is in none of his thoughts.” (NKJV)

The main reason behind this kind of behaviour is pride. When one thinks that he knows everything and does not therefore need anyone’s advice, not even God’s, they are setting themselves up for destruction.

This is recorded in Romans 1:28–32 that says:

“And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.” (NKJV)

According to Psalm 53:1, the person who believes there is no God is not only corrupt but also does things that God considers to be abominations. These abominations are recorded in Proverbs 6:17–19 and include a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devices wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren.

What does Psalm Chapter 53 verses 2 and 3 mean or teach us?

Psalm 53:2-3 says:

“God looks down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there is any who understand, who seek God. Every one of them has turned aside; they have together become corrupt; there is none who does good, no, not one.” (NKJV)

Psalm 53:2–3 is a frightening scripture to those of us who think that our daily efforts of seeking God in prayer and doing good works have caught His attention. This is because despite these efforts, God still finds us lacking in understanding and in good deeds. In fact, He states that most of us are corrupt and evil doers, just like the inhabitants of the earth during Noah’s days. This is recorded in Genesis 6:5-6 as follows:

“Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And the LORD was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.” (NKJV)

This is in line with what is recorded in Romans 3:23 that says:

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (NKJV)

The same sentiments are echoed in Isaiah 64:6-7, which says:

“But we are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteousness is like filthy rags; we all fade as a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. And there is no one who calls on Your name, who stirs himself up to take hold of You; for You have hidden Your face from us and have consumed us because of our iniquities.” (NKJV)

Therefore, Psalm 53:2 teaches that we should never make the mistake of thinking that our ‘good works and efforts’ can endear us to God. This is because, in God’s eyes, all men are in a fallen state, and only the righteousness received after believing in Christ Jesus can make them please God.

What does Psalm Chapter 53 verses 4 and 5 mean or teach us?

Psalm 53:4-5 says:

“Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up my people as they eat bread, and do not call upon God? There they are in great fear where no fear was, for God has scattered the bones of him who encamps against you; you have put them to shame, because God has despised them.” (NKJV)

These verses pose a warning to those who persecute the people of Israel. The warning is that God shall scatter them and put them to shame as punishment for troubling His people. This is because Israel is the apple of God’s eye (Zechariah 2:8).

Therefore, God will always take the necessary steps to protect and preserve them, as stated in Isaiah 49:25–26.

“But thus says the LORD: ‘Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible be delivered; for I will contend with him who contends with you, and I will save your children. I will feed those who oppress you with their own flesh, and they shall be drunk with their own blood as with sweet wine. All flesh shall know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.’” (NKJV)

God’s promise to protect Israel against its aggressors is also mentioned in Jeremiah 10:25 as follows:

“Pour out Your fury on the Gentiles, who do not know you, and on the families who do not call on your name; for they have eaten up Jacob, devoured him and consumed him, and made his dwelling place desolate.” (NKJV)

Faithful believers are also God’s people. And just like God has promised to protect Israel, He will also do the same for believers. This is because faithful believers call on the name of the Most High God, who is the Father of our Lord Christ Jesus.

Meaning, anyone who chooses to oppose and persecute the faithful believer is actually placing himself on a collision course with God. For God will always fight for His children to deliver them from their oppressors.

What does Psalm Chapter 53 verse 6 mean or teach us?

Psalm 53:6 says:

“Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God brings back the captivity of His people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad.”

This verse teaches that salvation for the people of Israel will come from Zion, which is Jerusalem. This is because God chose this city as His dwelling place and His home forever. We read this in Psalm 132:13-16 as follows:

“For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling place: ‘This is My resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it. I will abundantly bless her provision; I will satisfy her poor with bread. I will also clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.’” (NKJV)

Revelation 21:2 mentions the New Jerusalem descending from heaven, which is prepared as the bride for Christ. The scripture says:

“Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.” (NKJV)

According to Revelation 21:22–27, the New Jerusalem shall be the dwelling place for the nations of those who are saved. That is, only those whose names were found written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. God’s glory will illuminate the entire city, and Christ Jesus shall be its light. There shall therefore be no night there. The gates of the city shall never be shut, and no defiled thing shall gain access to it.

I hope this lesson has been helpful. Thank you.

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Prayer to get born again

Are you willing to become born again? Say the following prayer sincerely:

“Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner and hereby ask for your forgiveness.

I believe in my heart and confess with my mouth that you are the only begotten Son of the living God.

I believe that you were sent by your Father to the earth to save sinners like me.

I believe that you died and resurrected in order for me to receive eternal life.

I now accept you as my personal Lord and Savior.

Come into my heart and baptize me with the Holy Spirit.

Thank you for saving me.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,

Amen!”

Congratulations, friend! You are now a born-again Christian!

Welcome to the family of God!

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