Psa 53 | BSB | STEP | For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath. A Maskil of David. The fool says in his heart, “ [There is] no God.” They are corrupt; their ways are vile. There is no one who does good.

Psalms 53

The Fool Says There is No God

1 For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath. ^{▼▼Probably a musical or liturgical term; see also psalm 88} A Maskil of David. The fool says in his heart, “ [There is] no God.” They are corrupt; their ways are vile. There is no one who does good. 2 God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. 3 All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; ^{▼▼LXX worthless} there is no one who does good, not even one. 4 Will the workers of iniquity never learn? They devour my people [like] bread; they refuse to call upon the LORD. 5 There they are, overwhelmed with dread, [where] there was nothing to fear. For God has scattered the bones of those who besieged you. You will put them to shame, for God has despised them. 6 Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores His Captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!