Psalms 14

1A psalm for David. Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle? or who shall rest in thy holy hill?

1 The foolish man has said in his heart, God will not do anything. They are unclean, they have done evil works; there is not one who does good.

2He that walketh without blemish, and worketh justice:

2The Lord was looking down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who had wisdom, searching after God.

3He that speaketh truth in his heart, who hath not used deceit in his tongue: Nor hath done evil to his neighbour: nor taken up a reproach against his neighbours.

3They have all gone out of the way together; they are unclean, there is not one who does good, no, not one.

4In his sight the malignant is brought to nothing: but he glorifieth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his neighbour, and deceiveth not;

4Have all the workers of evil no knowledge? they take my people for food as they would take bread; they make no prayer to the Lord.

5He that hath not put out his money to usury, nor taken bribes against the innocent: He that doth these things, shall not be moved for ever.

5Then were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the upright.

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6You have put to shame the thoughts of the poor, but the Lord is his support.

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7May the salvation of Israel come out of Zion! when the fate of his people is changed by the Lord, Jacob will have joy and Israel will be glad.