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Psalms Chapter 14 (JPS)

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Psalms 14: No God, No Good, No Exception
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1 For the Leader. A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart: 'There is no G-d'; they have dealt corruptly, they have done abominably; there is none that doeth good.

2 HaShem looked forth from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any man of understanding, that did seek after G-d.

3 They are all corrupt, they are together become impure; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

4 'Shall not all the workers of iniquity know it, who eat up My people as they eat bread, and call not upon HaShem?'

5 There are they in great fear; for G-d is with the righteous generation.

6 Ye would put to shame the counsel of the poor, but HaShem is his refuge.

7 Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When HaShem turneth the captivity of His people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Psalms 14:1 say about the fool?
It opens, 'The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God,' followed by the claim that such people are corrupt and there is 'none that doeth good' — read it at Psalms 14:1.
How widespread does Psalms 14 say human corruption is?
It says God looks down from heaven to find anyone who understands and seeks him, but concludes 'they are all gone aside...there is none that doeth good, no, not one' (v.2-3), language later quoted in Romans 3:10-12.
What hope does Psalms 14 end with?
It closes longing for salvation to come out of Zion, so that when the LORD restores his people's fortunes, Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad (v.7).

Today's Verse

the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks are seven churches.

Revelation 1:20 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

The verdict that none does good, not even one, is quoted directly in Romans 3:10-12 and referenced in Psalms 14:1, yet the chapter still closes hoping for Israel's salvation and Jacob's rejoicing before Psalms 15.