Psalms 14

1 To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. The foole hath said in his heart, There is no God: they haue corrupted, and done an abominable worke: there is none that doeth 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 looked downe from heauen vpon the children of men, to see if there were any that would vnderstand, and seeke 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 All are gone out of the way: they are all corrupt: there is none that doeth good, no not one.

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

4 Doe not all the workers of iniquitie know that they eate vp my people, as they eate bread? they call not vpon the Lord.

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

5 There they shall be taken with feare, because God is in the generation of the iust.

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

6 You haue made a mocke at the counsell of the poore, because the Lord is his trust.

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

7 Oh giue saluation vnto Israel out of Zion: when the Lord turneth the captiuitie of his people, then Iaakob shall reioyce, and Israel shall 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.