Psalm 14 | Psalm 53 |
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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! |
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