Psalm 14

Psalm 14

For the choir director: A psalm of David.

1 Only fools say in their hearts,
“There is no God.”
They are corrupt, and their actions are evil;
not one of them does good!2 The LORD looks down from heaven
on the entire human race;
he looks to see if anyone is truly wise,
if anyone seeks God.3 But no, all have turned away;
all have become corrupt.t
No one does good,
not a single one!4 Will those who do evil never learn?
They eat up my people like bread
and wouldn’t think of praying to the LORD.5 Terror will grip them,
for God is with those who obey him.6 The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed,
but the LORD will protect his people.7 Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel?
When the LORD restores his people,
Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.

PSALMS 14

No One Can Ignore the //[Lord]

1  t Only a fool would say,
“There is no God!”
People like that are worthless;
they are heartless and cruel
and never do right.

2 From heaven the [Lord]
looks down to see
if anyone is wise enough
to search for him.

3 But all of them are corrupt;
no one does right.

4 Won't you evil people learn?
You refuse to pray,
and you gobble up
the [Lord]'s people.

5 But you will be frightened,
because God is on the side
of every good person.

6 You may spoil the plans
of the poor,
but the [Lord] protects them.

7 I long for someone from Zion
to come and save Israel!
Our [Lord], when you bless
your people again,
Jacob's family will be glad,
and Israel will celebrate.