Psalm 53:6

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.

Cross-reference

Psalm 14:7 Citation

Psalm 14:7 is nearly identical — the same longing for salvation from Zion and restoration of Israel.

Psalm 85:1 Parallel

Psalm 85:1 uses the identical phrase 'restored the fortunes of Jacob' — a direct verbal parallel to the restoration hoped for here.

Psalm 126:1-4 uses the same 'restore fortunes' language, describing the joy of that restoration and pleading for its repetition.

Psalm 106:46-48 calls for gathering from captivity and ends with praise — a liturgical response to the restoration hoped for in Psalm 53:6.

Psalm 126:2 Parallel

Psalm 126:2 describes the laughter and singing when the Lord restored fortunes — a vivid picture of the joy anticipated in Psalm 53:6.

Psalm 85:6 Parallel

Psalm 85:6 asks for revival so that God's people may rejoice — a similar longing for restoration and joy as in Psalm 53:6.

Amos 9:14 Parallel

Amos 9:14 promises restoration of fortunes with agricultural abundance — a concrete picture of the joy anticipated in Psalm 53:6.

Joel 3:1 Parallel

Joel 3:1 uses the same 'restore fortunes' phrase, linking it to the outpouring of the Spirit — a broader eschatological hope.

Jeremiah 31:23 also uses 'restore fortunes' and adds a blessing upon Zion — directly echoing the gladness in Psalm 53:6.

Jeremiah 30:18 promises the same restoration of Jacob's fortunes, with added detail of rebuilding cities — a prophetic echo of the hope expressed here.

Job 42:10 Parallel

Job 42:10 applies the same 'restore fortunes' to an individual, showing God's power to reverse suffering — a pattern for national restoration.

Ezra 3:11 Historical context

Ezra 3:11 records the actual joy of restoration when the temple foundation was laid — exactly the gladness Psalm 53:6 longs for.

Jeremiah 30:3 explicitly promises the return from captivity — the very event Psalm 53:6 longs for when it says 'bring back the captivity of his people.'

Nehemiah 12:43 Historical context

Nehemiah 12:43 describes the joyful celebration after Jerusalem's walls were restored — a historical fulfillment of the longing in Psalm 53:6 for God to bring back captivity and cause rejoicing.

Jeremiah 30:19 promises thanksgiving and merrymaking after restoration — directly matching the rejoicing of Jacob and Israel in Psalm 53:6.

1 Chronicles 16:35 is a prayer for salvation and gathering from the nations — directly parallel to the plea in Psalm 53:6 for God to bring back captivity and cause rejoicing.

In Isaiah 12:1-3, the prophet celebrates God's salvation and joy — echoing the same hope for salvation and gladness expressed in Psalm 53:6.