1THE fool has said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and abominable in their iniquities; and there is none that does good.

2God looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.

3Every one of them has gone astray; they are altogether become filthy; there is none that does good, no, not one.

4These people no longer recognize evil; they have consumed my people like bread; they have no respect for God.

5There they feared where no fear was; for God has scattered the bones of hypocrites; they have been ashamed, because God has despised them.

6Who out of Zion will give salvation to Israel? When God brings back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice and Israel shall be glad.