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 leader. Of David. Fools say in their heart, “There is no God.” Vile, hateful their life is; not one 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.

From heaven the Lord looks out on humans, to see if any are wise, and care for God.

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

But all have turned bad, the taint is on all; not one does good, no, not one.

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

Have they learned their lesson, those workers of evil? Who ate up my people, eating, devouring, never calling to the Lord.

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

Sore afraid will they be; for God is among those who are righteous,

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

you may mock the plans of the poor, but the Lord is their refuge.

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.

If only help from Zion would come for Israel! When the Lord brings his people a change of fortune, how glad will be Jacob, and Israel how joyful!