Psalms 14

1 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7 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.

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