The Two Paths (Ps. 14-15)

[Sung Psalm: 14]

Some of the early Fathers saw a close connection between Psalms 14-15.

Theodore of Mopsuestia suggested that because Psalm 14 ends on a passive note, as Israel waits for the LORD to save them from their enemies, Psalm 15 was placed back-to-back with Psalm 14 in order to show the way of righteousness, and encourage the people of God to “please God by upright behavior.” (175)

His friend, Theodoret spoke of how Psalm 14 prophesies salvation and return from exile for Jerusalem, and then Psalm 15 speaks of how the people of God are to live when God restores them.

Certainly when you look at Psalms 14-15 side by side you see the path of fools and the path of the righteous clearly contrasted!