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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, they do abominable deeds, there is none 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 the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God.
3 But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt. No one does good, not a single one!
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They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none 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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Have they no knowledge, all the evildoers who eat up my people as they eat bread and do not call upon the Lord?
5 Terror will grip them, for God is with those who obey him.
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There they are in great terror, for God is with the generation of the righteous.
6 The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the LORD will protect his people.
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You would shame the plans of the poor, but the Lord is his 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 the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.