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Psalm 53:1-2
International Standard Version
Psalm 53:1-2
International Standard Version
To the Director: Upon machalath.[a] A Davidic instruction.[b]
The Fool and God’s Response
53 Fools say to themselves “There is no God.”
They are corrupt and commit iniquity;
not one of them practices what is good.
2 God looks down from the heavens upon humanity[c]
to see if anyone shows discernment as he searches for God.
Footnotes
- Psalm 53:1 A Heb. musical term
- Psalm 53:1 Lit. maskil
- Psalm 53:2 Lit. upon the sons of Adam
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