Psalms 14

1 For the Leader. A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart: 'There is no God'; they have dealt corruptly, they have done abominably; there is none that doeth good.

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.

2 The LORD looked forth from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any man of understanding, that did seek after God.

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

3 They are all corrupt, they are together become impure; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

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

4 'Shall not all the workers of iniquity know it, who eat up My people as they eat bread, and call not upon the LORD?'

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.

5 There are they in great fear; for God is with the righteous generation.

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

6 Ye would put to shame the counsel of the poor, but the LORD is his refuge.

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

7 Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When the LORD turneth the captivity of His people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.

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.