Psalm 1415

For the music director; by David.

14:1 Fools say to themselves,1 “There is no God.”2

They sin and commit evil deeds;3

none of them does what is right.4

14:2 The Lord looks down from heaven5 at the human race,6

to see if there is anyone who is wise7 and seeks God.8

14:3 Everyone rejects God;9

they are all morally corrupt.10

None of them does what is right,11

not even one!

14:4 All those who behave wickedly12 do not understand—13

those who devour my people as if they were eating bread,

and do not call out to the Lord.

14:5 They are absolutely terrified,14

for God defends the godly.15

14:6 You want to humiliate the oppressed,16

even though17 the Lord is their18 shelter.

14:7 I wish the deliverance19 of Israel would come from Zion!

When the Lord restores the well-being of his people,20

may Jacob rejoice,21

may Israel be happy!22