Psalm 14:5 Meaning
There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous.
Context Explained
3They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
4Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the LORD.
5There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous.
6Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge.
7Oh 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
Related Cross References
Psalm 46:1
God is described as a refuge and strength for the righteous.
Proverbs 14:26
This verse states that the fear of the Lord is a strong confidence for the righteous.
Matthew 28:20
Jesus assures His presence with believers, similar to God's presence with the righteous.
Source: Psalm 14:5