Psalms53

This psalm begins by declaring the folly of those who deny God, leading to universal corruption and a lack of good deeds among humanity. God observes this depravity from heaven, noting that none truly seek Him. The psalmist anticipates God's judgment upon the wicked, who will experience fear and shame. Ultimately, the psalm expresses a hope for Israel's salvation and restoration, bringing joy and gladness.

The Fool's Denial and Universal Corruption

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To him that excelleth on Mahalath. A Psalme of David to give instruction. The foole hath saide in his heart, There is no God. they haue corrupted and done abominable wickednes: there is none that doeth good.
2
God looked downe from heauen vpon the children of men, to see if there were any that would vnderstand, and seeke God.
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Euery one is gone backe: they are altogether corrupt: there is none that doth good, no not one.

God Judges the Oppressors

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Doe not the workers of iniquitie knowe that they eate vp my people as they eate bread? they call not vpon God.
5
There they were afraide for feare, where no feare was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that besieged thee: thou hast put them to confusion, because God hath cast them off.

A Prayer for Restoration

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Oh giue saluation vnto Israel out of Zion: when God turneth the captiuitie of his people, then Iaakob shall reioyce, and Israel shalbe glad.
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