Psalms 14
Chapter 14 of 150
1 A Lament over Widespread Corruption. For the leader. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” Their deeds are loathsome and corrupt; not one does what is good.
2 The Lord looks down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if even one is wise, if even one seeks God.
3 All have gone astray; all alike are perverse. Not one does what is good, not even one.
4 Will these evildoers never learn? They devour my people as they devour bread; they do not call upon the Lord.
5 They have good reason, then, to fear; God is with the company of the just.
6 They would crush the hopes of the poor, but the poor have the Lord as their refuge.
7 Oh, that from Zion might come the salvation of Israel! Jacob would rejoice, and Israel be glad when the Lord restores his people!