Psalm 53:5 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
3Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
4Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread: they have not called upon God.
5There 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.
6Oh 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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 41:10
Both verses speak of God's protection and the absence of fear.
Psalm 34:19
Both highlight God's deliverance from troubles.
Romans 8:31
Both affirm that if God is for us, we need not fear anything.
Source: Psalm 53:5