Psalm 53
New Living Translation
Chapter overview
Psalm 53 describes practical atheism through corrupt behavior, universal failure, and exploitation of vulnerable people. Yet panic overtakes unjust power, and the suffering community continues to long for restoration arriving from Zion.
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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!
2God 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 God.
5Terror will grip them, terror like they have never known before. God will scatter the bones of your enemies. You will put them to shame, for God has rejected them.
6Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When God restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.
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