Psalm 53

1 For the one directing. According to Mahalath. A Maskil of David. <span class=|reftext|><a href=|#|><b>1</b></a> The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt and have done abominable injustice; there is no one doing good.

2 God looks down from the heavens upon the sons of man, to see: Is there one acting wisely, seeking God?

3 All have turned back, together they have become corrupt; there is no one doing good, not even one.

4 Will they not learn, the workers of iniquity, those devouring my people they have devoured bread; they do not call upon God.

5 There they feared a fear—there was no fear. For God scattered the bones of the one setting camp against you; you have put [them] to shame, for God has rejected them.

6 Who will give from Zion the salvation of Israel? God, in turning back the captivity of His people, let Jacob rejoice; let Israel be glad!