Psalms, 14

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0. To the choirmaster. Of David.

1. [For the choirmaster Of David] The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God.' Their deeds are corrupt and vile, not one of them does right.

1. The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, there is none that does good.

2. Yahweh looks down from heaven at the children of Adam. To see if a single one is wise, a single one seeks God.

2. The LORD looks down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there are any that act wisely, that seek after God.

3. All have turned away, all alike turned sour, not one of them does right, not a single one.

3. They have all gone astray, they are all alike corrupt; there is none that does good, no, not one.

4. Are they not aware, all these evil-doers? They are devouring my people, this is the bread they eat, and they never call to Yahweh.

4. Have they no knowledge, all the evildoers who eat up my people as they eat bread, and do not call upon the LORD?

5. They will be gripped with fear, where there is no need for fear, for God takes the side of the upright;

5. There they shall be in great terror, for God is with the generation of the righteous.

6. you may mock the plans of the poor, but Yahweh is their refuge.

6. You would confound the plans of the poor, but the LORD is his refuge.

7. Who will bring from Zion salvation for Israel? When Yahweh brings his people home, what joy for Jacob, what happiness for Israel!

7. O that deliverance for Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, Israel shall be glad.