Study Desk

For the choir director. Davidic.

The fool says in his heart, "God does not exist."^(a) They are corrupt; they do vile deeds. There is no one who does good.

The Lord looks down from heaven on the human race^(b) to see if there is one who is wise, one who seeks God.

All have turned away; all alike have become corrupt. There is no one who does good, not even one.^[a](c)

Will evildoers never understand? They consume My people as they consume bread;^(d) they do not call on the Lord .^(e)

Then^[b] they will be filled with terror, for God is with those who are^[c] righteous.^(f)

You sinners frustrate the plans of the afflicted,^(g) but the Lord is his refuge.^(h)

Oh, that Israel's deliverance would come from Zion! When the Lord restores the fortunes of His people,^[d] Jacob will rejoice; Israel will be glad.^[e](i)