Psalm 14
International Standard Version
To the Director: A Davidic Psalm.
The Fool and God’s Response
14 Fools say to themselves, “There is no God.”
They are corrupt and commit evil deeds;
not one of them practices what is good.
2 The Lord looks down from the heavens upon humanity[a]
to see if anyone shows discernment as he searches for God.
3 All have turned away,
together they have become corrupt;
no one practices what is good, not even one.
4 Will those who do evil ever learn?
They devour my people like they devour bread,
and never call on the Lord.
5 There they are seized with terror,
because God is with those who are[b] righteous.
6 You would frustrate the plans of the oppressed,[c]
but the Lord is their refuge.
7 May Israel’s deliverance come from Zion!
When the Lord restores the fortunes of his people,
Jacob will rejoice, and Israel will be glad.[d]
Footnotes
- Psalm 14:2 Lit. upon the sons of Adam
- Psalm 14:5 Lit. with the generation of the
- Psalm 14:6 Or the poor
- Psalm 14:7 Cf. Ps 53:1-6
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