Psalms 53:6

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Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God brings back the captivity of his people, Then Jacob shall rejoice. Israel shall be glad.

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Zion is Jerusalem, especially the hill associated with God’s dwelling and the Davidic center of worship. In this lament, salvation “from Zion” means God’s decisive deliverance of his covenant people, restoring Jacob/Israel from captivity and turning grief into rejoicing.

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Psalms 53:6 mentions Zion.