Psalms 14:2-7

2 From heaven ADONAI observes humankind to see if anyone has understanding, if anyone seeks God.

3 But all turn aside, all alike are corrupt; no one does what is right, not a single one.

4 Don't they ever learn, all those evildoers, who eat up my people as if eating bread and never call on ADONAI?

5 There they are, utterly terrified; for God is with those who are righteous.

6 You may mock the plans of the poor, but their refuge is ADONAI.

7 How I wish Isra'el's salvation would come out of Tziyon! When ADONAI restores his people's fortunes, Ya'akov will rejoice, Isra'el will be glad!

Psalms 14:2-7 Meaning and Commentary

To the chief Musician, [a Psalm] of David. The argument of this psalm, according to Theodoret, is Sennacherib's invasion of Judea, when he sent Rabshakeh to Hezekiah, with menaces and curses; upon which Hezekiah implored divine help, and obtained it, and the Assyrian army was destroyed by an angel; of all which he thinks this psalm was prophetic.