Holman Christian Standard Bible | Berean Study Bible |
1For the choir director. Davidic. The fool says in his heart, "God does not exist." They are corrupt; they do vile deeds. There is no one who does good. | 1For 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. |
2The LORD looks down from heaven on the human race to see if there is one who is wise, one who seeks God. | 2The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. |
3All have turned away; all alike have become corrupt. There is no one who does good, not even one. | 3All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. |
4Will evildoers never understand? They consume My people as they consume bread; they do not call on the LORD. | 4Will the workers of iniquity never learn? They devour my people like bread; they refuse to call upon the LORD. |
5Then they will be filled with terror, for God is with those who are righteous. | 5There they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is in the company of the righteous. |
6You sinners frustrate the plans of the afflicted, but the LORD is his refuge. | 6You sinners frustrate the plans of the oppressed, yet the LORD is their shelter. |
7Oh, that Israel's deliverance would come from Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of His people, Jacob will rejoice; Israel will be glad. | 7Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad! |
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