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

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

They have all gone their own way, they are totally depraved; none of them does anything 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.