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Wisdom · David

Psalm 53

The thought is quiet and private, said only in the heart. Pray this one knowing it isn’t only other people’s.

6 verses≈ 3 minBSB

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Where we are

  1. 1–41Book IDavid's prayers: 'The LORD is my shepherd'
  2. 42–72Book II'As the deer pants'; the throne under pressurePsalm 53
  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. 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.

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Looking down from a very high crag on a hill town in the morning: flat roofs, tiny people at ovens and in the lanes, each at their own work, none looking up.

God 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.

there is no one who does good, not even one.

Close on a heavy ringed hand tearing a warm flat loaf over a low table, crumbs falling, a patched sleeve just out of focus at the edge of the frame.

Will the workers of iniquity never learn?

They devour my people like bread;

they refuse to call upon God.

There they are, overwhelmed with dread,

where there was nothing to fear.

For God has scattered the bones

of those who besieged you.

You put them to shame,

for God has despised them.

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

When God restores His captive people,

let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!

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A verse to carry with you

All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.

Psalm 53:3

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