Psalms 14

  1. 1

    For the music director, by David. Fools say to themselves, “There is no God.” They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right.

  2. 2

    The Lord looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

  3. 3

    Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one.

  4. 4

    All those who behave wickedly do not understand— those who devour my people as if they were eating bread and do not call out to the Lord.

  5. 5

    They are absolutely terrified, for God defends the godly.

  6. 6

    You want to humiliate the oppressed, even though the Lord is their shelter.

  7. 7

    I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When the Lord restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy!