New Living Translation

Psalms • Chapter 14

1 Only fools say in their hearts,<br>“There is no God (Elohim).”<br>They are corrupt, and their actions are evil;<br>not one of them does good!<br> 2 The LORD looks down from heaven<br>on the entire human race;<br>he looks to see if anyone is truly wise,<br>if anyone seeks God (Elohim).<br> 3 But no, all have turned away;<br>all have become corrupt.<br>No one does good,<br>not a single one!<br> 4 Will those who do evil never learn?<br>They eat up my people like bread<br>and wouldn’t think of praying to the LORD.<br> 5 Terror will grip them,<br>for God (Elohim) is with those who obey him.<br> 6 The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed,<br>but the LORD will protect his people.<br> 7 Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel?<br>When the LORD restores his people,<br>Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.<br>