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Wisdom · David

Psalm 14

The oldest argument against God is not made with the head.

7 verses≈ 3 minBSB

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Where we are

  1. 1–41Book IDavid's prayers: 'The LORD is my shepherd'Psalm 14
  2. 42–72Book II'As the deer pants'; the throne under pressure
  3. 73–89Book IIIAsaph and Korah: the kingdom falls
  4. 90–106Book IVBack to Moses: the LORD reigns
  5. 107–150Book VSongs of ascents, and the last Hallelujah

The Fool Says There Is No God

For the choirmaster. Of David.

The fool says in his heart,

“There is no God.”

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They are corrupt; their acts are vile.

There is no one who does good.

Seen from high above, a flock of sheep and goats scattered wide over a stony hillside, every animal going its own way.

The LORD looks down from heaven

upon the sons of men

to see if any understand,

if any seek God.

All have turned away,

they have together become corrupt;

there is no one who does good,

not even one.

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Narrated by Bob Souer · BSB audio, public domain

Will the workers of iniquity never learn?

They devour my people like bread;

they refuse to call upon the LORD.

Driving rain on a bare hillside, a small flock huddled dry under a deep rock overhang, gray water running past the lip of the rock.

There they are, overwhelmed with dread,

for God is in the company of the righteous.

You sinners frustrate the plans of the oppressed,

yet the LORD is their shelter.

Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion!

When the LORD restores His captive people,

let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!

Pray

Not even one

Pray for someone you know who says there is no God, and for anyone who believes in Him and lives as if He weren’t there. Then pray honestly for yourself. The words “not even one” have your name in them too. Thank Him that the rescue comes from Him.

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A verse to carry with you

The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”

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