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Psalms 14 (NET)

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¹ Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right. ² The LORD looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God. ³ Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one! ⁴ All those who behave wickedly do not understand those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to the LORD. ⁵ They are absolutely terrified, for God defends the godly. ⁶ You want to humiliate the oppressed, even though the LORD is their shelter. ⁷ I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy!