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Psalms Chapter 53 (WYCLIFFE)

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Psalms Chapter 53 (WYCLIFFE)
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1 The title of the thre and fiftithe salm. To victorie in orguns, ether in salmes, the lernyng of Dauid,

2 `whanne Zyfeys camen, and seiden to Saul, Whethir Dauid is not hid at vs?

3 God, in thi name make thou me saaf; and in thi vertu deme thou me.

4 God, here thou my preier; with eeris perseyue thou the wordis of my mouth.

5 For aliens han rise ayens me, and stronge men souyten my lijf; and thei settiden not God bifor her siyt.

6 For, lo! God helpith me; and the Lord is vptaker of my soule.

7 Turne thou awei yuelis to myn enemyes; and leese thou hem in thi treuthe.

8 Wilfuli Y schal make sacrifice to thee; and, Lord, Y schal knouleche to thi name, for it is good.

9 For thou delyueridist me fro al tribulacioun; and myn iye dispiside on myn enemyes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 53 about?
Psalm 53 opens with the declaration 'The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God' (v.1), describing universal corruption -- 'there is none that doeth good, no, not one' (v.3) -- and closes with hope for Israel's restoration (v.6).
What does the psalm say God observed from heaven?
Verse 2 says 'God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God,' finding none who did (v.3).
How does the psalm end?
It ends with a longing for salvation: 'Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion!... Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad' (v.6), a call to seek God echoed in Isaiah 55:6.

Today's Verse

Yonder is the sea, great and wide, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.

Psalms 104:25 | ASV

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