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Psalms 53
Berean Standard Bible
Section headings and translator notes come from the publisher; they are reading aids, distinct from the Bible text.
The Fool Says There Is No God
Psalm subtitle:For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath. A Maskil of David.
Verse1The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their ways are vile. There is no one who does good.
Verse2God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.
Verse3All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.
Verse4Will the workers of iniquity never learn? They devour my people like bread; they refuse to call upon God.
Verse5There 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.
Verse6Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!
Translator notes (5)
- Subtitle: Mahalath is probably a musical or liturgical term; see also Psalms 88:1.
- Subtitle: Maskil is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 32, 42, 44–45, 52–55, 74, 78, 88–89, and 142.
- Verse 3: LXX worthless
- Verse 3: Cited in Romans 3:10–12
- Verse 6: Or the fortunes of His people