Psalms 14

1 For the leader. Of David. Fools say in their heart, ‘There is no God.’ Vile, hateful their life is; not one does good.

To the Chief Musician. David’s. The impious hath said in his heart—There is no God! They have acted corruptly, they have done an abominable deed, there is none that doeth good.

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

Yahweh, out of the heavens, looked down over the sons of men, —to see whether there was one that showed wisdom, enquiring after God: —

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

The whole, have turned aside, Together have they become tainted, —There is none that doeth good, not so much as, one!

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

Are all the workers of iniquity, without knowledge? devouring my people [as] they devour food! Upon Yahweh, have they not called.

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

There have they been in great dread, because, God, is in the circle of the righteous man.

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

The purpose of the poor, ye would put to shame, because, Yahweh, is his refuge.

7 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!

Oh that, out of Zion, were granted the salvation of Israel! When Yahweh bringeth back the captives of his people, Jacob, shall exult, Israel, be glad.