New Living Translation | New Living Translation |
1Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good! | 1Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good! |
2The LORD looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God. | 2The LORD looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God. |
3But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt. No one does good, not a single one! | 3But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt. No one does good, not a single one! |
4Will those who do evil never learn? They eat up my people like bread and wouldn’t think of praying to the LORD. | 4Will those who do evil never learn? They eat up my people like bread and wouldn’t think of praying to the LORD. |
5Terror will grip them, for God is with those who obey him. | 5Terror will grip them, for God is with those who obey him. |
6The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the LORD will protect his people. | 6The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the LORD will protect his people. |
7Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When the LORD restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice. | 7Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When the LORD restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice. |
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. | Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. |
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