| New International Version | International Standard Version |
| 1For the director of music. Of David. The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good. | 1Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They are corrupt and commit evil deeds; not one of them practices what is good. |
| 2The LORD looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. | 2The LORD looks down from the heavens upon humanity to see if anyone shows discernment as he searches for God. |
| 3All have turned away, all have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. | 3All have turned away, together they have become corrupt; no one practices what is good, not even one. |
| 4Do all these evildoers know nothing? They devour my people as though eating bread; they never call on the LORD. | 4Will those who do evil ever learn? They devour my people like they devour bread, and never call on the LORD. |
| 5But there they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is present in the company of the righteous. | 5There they are seized with terror, because God is with those who are righteous. |
| 6You evildoers frustrate the plans of the poor, but the LORD is their refuge. | 6You would frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the LORD is their refuge. |
| 7Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad! | 7May Israel's deliverance come from Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice, and Israel will be glad. |
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