Psalms 14:1-7

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[1] > The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is none who does good. [2] Yahweh looked down from heaven on the children of men, To see if there were any who did understand, Who did seek after God. [3] They have all gone aside. They have together become corrupt. There is none who does good, no, not one. [4] Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, Who eat up my people as they eat bread, And don't call on Yahweh? [5] There they were in great fear, For God is in the generation of the righteous. [6] You frustrate the plan of the poor, Because Yahweh is his refuge. [7] 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.

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Zion refers to Jerusalem, especially the hill associated with God’s dwelling and the worshiping community of Israel. In this psalm, the hoped-for salvation “out of Zion” points to the Lord’s covenantal deliverance and restoration of his people amid widespread human corruption.

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Psalms 14:1-7 mentions Zion.