1 T he fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are sinful and their actions are sinful. There is no one who does good.

2 T he Lord has looked down from heaven on the sons of men, to see if there are any who understand and look for God.

3 T hey have all turned aside. Together they have become bad. There is no one who does good, not even one.

4 W ill those who sin never learn? They eat up my people like they eat bread. They do not call on the Lord.

5 T here they are in much fear. For God is with the people of this day who do what is right and good.

6 Y ou would put to shame the planning of the poor. But the Lord keeps him safe.

7 O , that it would come out of Zion that Israel would be saved! When the Lord returns His people to their land, Jacob will be full of joy and Israel will be glad.