Psalm 14:1-2

Complete Jewish Bible

14 ⁽⁰⁾For the leader. By David:

⁽¹⁾Fools say in their hearts,
“There is no God.”
They deal corruptly, their deeds are vile,
not one does what is right.

²From heaven Adonai observes humankind
to see if anyone has understanding,
if anyone seeks God.

Psalm 14:1-2

New International Version

¹The fool^[a] says in his heart,
“There is no God.”^(B)
They are corrupt, their deeds are vile;
there is no one who does good.

²The Lord looks down from heaven^(C)
on all mankind
to see if there are any who understand,^(D)
any who seek God.^(E)

Psalm 14:1 The Hebrew words rendered fool in Psalms denote one who is morally deficient.

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