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.

To the Overseer. — By David. A fool hath said in his heart, 'God is not;' They have done corruptly, They have done abominable actions, There is not a doer of good.

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

Jehovah from the heavens Hath looked on the sons of men, To see if there is a wise one — seeking God.

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

The whole have turned aside, Together they have been filthy: There is not a doer of good, not even 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.

Have all working iniquity not known? Those consuming my people have eaten bread, Jehovah they have not called.

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

There they have feared a fear, For God [is] in the generation of the righteous.

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

The counsel of the poor ye cause to stink, Because Jehovah [is] his 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.

'Who doth give from Zion the salvation of Israel? When Jehovah doth turn back [To] a captivity of His people, Jacob doth rejoice — Israel is glad!