Psalm 53:1-3

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Psalm 53^[a]^(A)

For the director of music. According to mahalath.^[b] A maskil^[c] of David.

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

²God looks down from heaven^(D)
    on all mankind
to see if there are any who understand,^(E)
    any who seek God.^(F)
³Everyone has turned away, all have become corrupt;
    there is no one who does good,
    not even one.^(G)

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Psalm 53:1 In Hebrew texts 53:1-6 is numbered 53:2-7.
Psalm 53:1 Title: Probably a musical term
Psalm 53:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term

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Psalm 53:1-3

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Psalm 53^[a]^(A)

For the director of music. According to mahalath.^[b] A maskil^[c] of David.

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Psalm 53[a](A)

For the director of music. According to mahalath.[b] A maskil[c] of David.

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Psalm 53:1-3

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Psalm 53^[a]^(A)

For the director of music. According to mahalath.^[b] A maskil^[c] of David.