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About this chapterNearly identical to Psalm 14. The fool says in his heart there is no God, and people become corrupt and do vile things. God looks down from heaven to see if anyone understands, and finds that everyone has turned away, so no one does good. Paul cites it in Romans 3 to show the universal reach of sin. Evildoers devour God's people and never call on him, and they are terrified where there was nothing to fear. The psalm ends longing for salvation to come out of Zion and for God to restore his people.

Nearly identical to Psalm 14. The fool says in his heart there is no God, and people become corrupt and do vile things. God looks down from heaven to see if anyone understands, and finds that everyone has turned away, so no one does good. Paul cites it in Romans 3 to show the universal reach of sin. Evildoers devour God's people and never call on him, and they are terrified where there was nothing to fear. The psalm ends longing for salvation to come out of Zion and for God to restore his people.

Themes

  • Human sinfulness
  • Foolishness of denying God
  • Longing for salvation

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Psalms 53

Berean Standard Bible6 verses · 1 min read

1The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their ways are vile. There is no one who does good. 2God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. 3All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. 4Will the workers of iniquity never learn? They devour my people like bread; they refuse to call upon God. 5There they are, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to fear. For God has scattered the bones of those who besieged you. You put them to shame, for God has despised them. 6Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!

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