Psalm 14

Contemporary English Version

(A psalm by David for the music leader.)

No One Can Ignore the Lord

¹^(A) Only a fool would say,
“There is no God!”
People like that are worthless;
they are heartless and cruel
and never do right.

²From heaven the Lord
    looks down to see
if anyone is wise enough
    to search for him.
³But all of them are corrupt;
    no one does right.

⁴Won't you evil people learn?
    You refuse to pray,
and you gobble up
    the Lord's people.
⁵But you will be frightened,
because God is on the side
    of every good person.
⁶You may spoil the plans
of the poor,
    but the Lord protects them.

⁷I long for someone from Zion
    to come and save Israel!
Our Lord, when you bless
    your people again,
Jacob's family will be glad,
    and Israel will celebrate.