Psalms 14

A Portrait of Sinners

For the choir director. Of David.

1 The fool says in his heart, "There’s no God."  * 14:1 Ps 10:4; 53:1

They are corrupt; they do vile deeds.

There is no one who does good.

2 The Lord looks down from heaven on the human race  * 14:2 Or the descendants of Adam,* 14:2 Ps 33:13–15

to see if there is one who is wise,

one who seeks God.

3 All have turned away;

all alike have become corrupt.

There is no one who does good,

not even one.  * 14:1–3 Ps 12:1; 53:1–3; Mc 7:2; Rm 3:10–12

4 Will evildoers never understand?

They consume my people as they consume bread;  * 14:4 Ps 27:2; Mc 3:3

they do not call on the  Lord.  * 14:4 Is 64:7

5 Then  * 14:5 Or There they will be filled with dread,

for God is with those who are  * 14:5 Lit with the generation of the  righteous.  * 14:5 Ps 53:5

6 You sinners frustrate the plans of the oppressed,  * 14:6 Ezr 4:5

but the Lord is his refuge.  * 14:6 Ps 9:9; 94:22

7 Oh, that Israel’s deliverance would come from Zion!

When the Lord restores the fortunes of his people,  * 14:7 Or restores his captive people

let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.  * 14:7 Ps 53:6