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The Book of Psalms

Psalm 14

The Folly and Heartlessness of the Godless

For the director of music. A Psalm of David.

1THE fool says in his heart,
“There is no God.”
They are corrupt; their actions are vile;
there is no one who does good. 2 The LORD looks down from heaven
on the sons of man to see if there are any who have understanding;
any who seek after God. 3 All have turned aside,
all alike are corrupt, there is no one who does good;
no, not even one. 4 Will evildoers never understand?
They eat up My people as men eat bread, and do not call on the LORD. 5 There they are, overwhelmed with terror,
for God is present in the company of the righteous. 6 You evildoers would shame the plans of the poor,
but the LORD is their refuge. 7 Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion!
When the LORD restores the fortune of His people,
Jacob will rejoice, and Israel will be glad!




About Psalms Chapter 14

Book I · Psalms 1–41 — Prayer, lament, trust and wisdom

What happens

The psalm describes human corruption and the folly of living as though God does not matter. God surveys humankind, sees widespread wrongdoing, and promises to act on behalf of His oppressed people.

Why it matters

Moral disorder is not confined to a few notorious offenders. The psalm calls every person to humility before God and looks beyond human failure to His saving intervention.

Key verse

“All have turned aside, all alike are corrupt, there is no one who does good; no, not even one.”

Psalm 14:3 · CELV

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