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Psalms 14

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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!
1 Bilious and bloated, they gas, "God is gone." Their words are poison gas, fouling the air; they poison Rivers and skies; thistles are their cash crop.
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.
2 God sticks his head out of heaven. He looks around. He's looking for someone not stupid - one man, even, God-expectant, just one God-ready woman.
3 But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt. No one does good, not a single one!
3 He comes up empty. A string of zeros. Useless, unshepherded Sheep, taking turns pretending to be Shepherd. The ninety and nine follow their fellow.
4 Will those who do evil never learn? They eat up my people like bread and wouldn’t think of praying to the LORD .
4 Don't they know anything, all these impostors? Don't they know they can't get away with this - Treating people like a fast-food meal over which they're too busy to pray?
5 Terror will grip them, for God is with those who obey him.
5 Night is coming for them, and nightmares, for God takes the side of victims.
6 The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the LORD will protect his people.
6 Do you think you can mess with the dreams of the poor? You can't, for God makes their dreams come true.
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.
7 Is there anyone around to save Israel? Yes. God is around; God turns life around. Turned-around Jacob skips rope, turned-around Israel sings laughter.
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