Psalm 14
New Living Translation
Chapter overview
Psalm 14 calls practical corruption foolish because it denies accountability through conduct. Widespread wrongdoing harms the poor, yet God is present with the righteous and remains their refuge and promised deliverer.
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1Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good!
2The Lord looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God.
3But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt. No one does good, not a single one!
4Will those who do evil never learn? They eat up my people like bread and wouldn’t think of praying to the Lord.
5Terror will grip them, for God is with those who obey him.
6The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the Lord will protect his people.
7Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When the Lord restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.
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