Psalms 53 — AAB

The Fool Says There Is No God

For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath.⁺A Maskil⁺of David.

53Verse 1The fool says in his heart,“There is no God.”
They are corrupt; their ways are vile.There is no one who does good.^{Verse 2}God looks down from heavenupon the sons of mento see if any understand,if any seek God.^{Verse 3}All have turned away,they have together become corrupt;⁺there is no one who does good,not even one.^{+Verse 4}Will the workers of iniquity never learn?
They devour my people like bread;they refuse to call upon God.^{Verse 5}There they are, overwhelmed with dread,where there was nothing to fear.For God has scattered the bonesof those who besieged you.You put them to shame,for God has despised them.^{Verse 6}Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion!
When God restores His captive people,⁺let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!