Psalms 14

1 [Only] foolish people say to themselves, “There is no God!” People who say those things are corrupt/worthless; they do abominable/detestable deeds; there is not one [of them] who does what is good/right.

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 looks down from heaven and sees humans; he looks to see if anyone is very wise, with the result that he desires [to know] God.

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

3 But they are all corrupt/evil; no one does what is good/right.

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

4 Will those evil people never learn [what God will do to punish them] [RHQ]? They act violently toward Yahweh’s people while eating the food that he provides, and they never pray to Yahweh.

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

5 But [some day] they will become very terrified because God helps those who act righteously [and will punish those who reject him].

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

6 Those who do evil may prevent helpless people from doing what they plan to do, but Yahweh protects those helpless people [MET].

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

7 I wish/desire that [Yahweh] would come from Jerusalem [MTY] and rescue [us] Israeli people! Yahweh, when you bless your people again, all of us Israeli people, who are the descendants of Jacob, will rejoice.

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