Psalms 14

1 For the music director. A psalm of David. Only fools tell themselves, “God doesn't exist.” They are completely immoral; they commit terrible sins; not a single one of them does anything good.

“For the leader of the music. A psalm of David.” The fool saith in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; abominable are their doings; There is none that doeth good.

2 The Lord watches from heaven to see whether anyone understands—if there's anyone who wants to come to God.

Jehovah looketh down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there are any that have understanding, That have regard to God.

3 They have all gone their own way, they are totally depraved; none of them does anything good, not even one.

They are all gone out of the way; together are they corrupt; There is none that doeth good—no, not one.

4 Won't these people who do evil ever learn? They consume my people as if they were eating bread, and refuse to pray to the Lord.

Shall not the evil-doers be requited, Who devour my people like bread, And call not upon Jehovah?

5 Look, they will become terrified, because God is with those who live right.

Yea, then shall they be in great fear; For Jehovah is with the race of the righteous.

6 The wicked dismiss the plans of the poor people, but the Lord looks after them.

Ye would put to shame the counsel of the poor; But Jehovah is their refuge.

7 If only the Lord's salvation would come from Zion! When the Lord restores his people, the people of Jacob will celebrate, and the people of Israel will be glad.

Oh that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When Jehovah bringeth back the captives of his people, Then shall Jacob rejoice, and Israel be glad.