PSALM 14

 

The fool says in his heart:

"There is no God."

They are corrupt,

and they have eagerly done

abominable things.

There is none who does good.

The Lord looks down from heaven

upon the children of men,

to see whether there is anyone

who is wise or seeks God.

All have turned away and are depraved.

There is no one who does good,

not even one.

Will they ever learn,

those who do injustice,

who devour my people

as they would bread,

and do not call upon the Lord?

There they will tremble with fear,

for God is with a righteous generation.

You have put to shame the plans of the poor,

because the Lord is their hope.

Who will bring the deliverance of Israel

out from Zion?

When the Lord overturns the captivity of his people,

Jacob will exult, and Israel will rejoice.

Translation Copyright © 2023 by Donald C. Traxler.