psalm-14-53.md

Psalm 14	Psalm 53
For the music director, by David.	For the music director, according to the machalath style; a well-written song by David.
Fools say to themselves, “There is no God.”	Fools say to themselves, “There is no God.”
They sin and commit evil deeds;	They sin and commit evil deeds;
none of them does what is right.	none of them does what is right.
The LORD looks down from heaven at the human race,	God looks down from heaven at the human race,
to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.	to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.
Everyone rejects God;	Everyone rejects God;
they are all morally corrupt.	they are all morally corrupt.
None of them does what is right,	None of them does what is right,
not even one.	not even one!
All those who behave wickedly do not understand—	All those who behave wickedly do not understand—
those who devour my people as if they were eating bread	those who devour my people as if they were eating bread
and do not call out to the LORD.	and do not call out to God.
They are absolutely terrified,	They are absolutely terrified,
...	even by things that do not normally cause fear.
for God defends the godly.	For God annihilates those who attack you.
You want to humiliate the oppressed,	You are able to humiliate them because God has rejected them.
even though the LORD is their shelter.	...
I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion!	I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion!
When the LORD restores the well-being of his people,	When God restores the well-being of his people,
may Jacob rejoice,	may Jacob rejoice,
may Israel be happy!	may Israel be happy!