For the music director; by David.

14:1 Fools say to themselves, “There is no God.” They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right.

14:2 The Lord looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

14:3 Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one!

• Refer to All Have Sinned

14:4 All those who behave wickedly do not understand — those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to the Lord.

14:5 They are absolutely terrified, for God defends the godly.

14:6 You want to humiliate the oppressed, even though the Lord is their shelter.

14:7 I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When the Lord restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy!