Psalm 53In Hebrew texts 53:1-6 is numbered 53:2-7.
1For the director of music. According to mahalath. Title: Probably a musical term A maskil Title: Probably a literary or musical term of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good.
2God looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.
3Everyone has turned away, all have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.
4Do all these evildoers know nothing? They devour my people as though eating bread; they never call on God.
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