| 1For the music director; by David. Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right. | 1For the music director; by David. Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right. |
| 2The LORD looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God. | 2The LORD looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God. |
| 3Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one! | 3Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one! |
| 4All those who behave wickedly do not understand--those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to the LORD. | 4All those who behave wickedly do not understand--those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to the LORD. |
| 5They are absolutely terrified, for God defends the godly. | 5They are absolutely terrified, for God defends the godly. |
| 6You want to humiliate the oppressed, even though the LORD is their shelter. | 6You want to humiliate the oppressed, even though the LORD is their shelter. |
| 7I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy! | 7I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy! |
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