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1 Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good!
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The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.
2 The LORD looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God.
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The LORD looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.
3 But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt. No one does good, not a single one!
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All have turned away, all have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.
4 Will those who do evil never learn? They eat up my people like bread and wouldn’t think of praying to the LORD .
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Do all these evildoers know nothing? They devour my people as though eating bread; they never call on the LORD.
5 Terror will grip them, for God is with those who obey him.
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But there they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is present in the company of the righteous.
6 The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the LORD will protect his people.
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You evildoers frustrate the plans of the poor, but the LORD is their refuge.
7 Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When the LORD restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.
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Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!
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