The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at war.”

Psalm 14

For the choir director: A psalm of David.

Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good!

Psalm 53

For the choir director: A meditation; a psalm of David.

Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good!

The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless.

Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.

The lips of the wise give good advice; the heart of a fool has none to give.

It is senseless to pay to educate a fool, since he has no heart for learning.

A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away.

Extortion turns wise people into fools, and bribes corrupt the heart.

Then the Lord said, “These prophets are telling lies in my name. I did not send them or tell them to speak. I did not give them any messages. They prophesy of visions and revelations they have never seen or heard. They speak foolishness made up in their own lying hearts.