Psalms 14

1 “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.

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.

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

The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.

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

All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.

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

Will the workers of iniquity never learn? They devour my people like bread; they refuse to call upon the LORD.

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

There they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is in the company of the righteous.

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

You sinners frustrate the plans of the oppressed, yet the LORD is their shelter.

7 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.

Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!