Psa 14:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 14:1-7: Ps 14 This wisdom psalm contains some characteristics of lament and prophetic speech. The ideals of Ps 8 have run aground on the reality of foolish human attitudes and sinful actions. With the exception of vv 5-6 , this psalm parallels Ps 53 . Summary for Ps 14:1-3: 14:1-3 Paul uses phrases from the Greek translation of this passage in his description of the depravity of all people (Rom 3:10-12 ). 14:1 Also known as fools , the wicked speak to themselves, think, scheme (10:4 , 6 , 11 ), and make claims; however, because they do not heed God’s revelation, they possess no understanding (14:1 ; 39:8 ; 53:1 ; 74:18 , 22 ).

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Summary for Ps 14:1-7: Ps 14 ^a This wisdom psalm contains some characteristics of lament and prophetic speech. The ideals of Ps 8 ^b have run aground on the reality of foolish human attitudes and sinful actions. With the exception of vv 5-6 ^c, this psalm parallels Ps 53 ^d.
Summary for Ps 14:1-3: 14:1-3 ^e Paul uses phrases from the Greek translation of this passage in his description of the depravity of all people (Rom 3:10-12 ^f). 14:1 ^g Also known as fools, the wicked speak to themselves, think, scheme (10:4 ^h, 6 ⁱ, 11 ^j), and make claims; however, because they do not heed God’s revelation, they possess no understanding (14:1 ^k; 39:8 ^l; 53:1 ^m; 74:18 ⁿ, 22 ^o).