Psa 14 | BSB | STEP | For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “ [There is] no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good.

‏ Psalms 14

The Fool Says There is No God

1 For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool ^{▼▼The Hebrew words rendered fool throughout the Psalms denote one who is morally deficient} says in his heart, “ [There is] no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. 2 The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. 3 All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; ^{▼▼LXX worthless} there is no one who does good, not even one. 4 Will the workers of iniquity never learn? They devour my people [like] bread; they refuse to call upon the LORD. 5 There they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God [is] in the company of the righteous. 6 You [sinners] frustrate the plans of the oppressed, yet the LORD is their shelter. 7 Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.