International Standard Version

Psalm 53

1 Fools say to themselves “There is no God.” They are corrupt and commit iniquity; not one of them practices what is good.

2 God looks down from the heavens upon humanity ^c to see if anyone shows discernment as he searches for God.

3 All of them ^d have fallen away; together they have become corrupt; no one does what is good, not even one.

4 Will those who do evil ever learn? They devour my people like they devour bread, and never call on God.

5 There the Israelis ^e were seized with terror, when there was nothing to fear. For God scattered the bones of those who laid siege against you ^f — you put them to shame, ^g for God rejected them.

6 Would that Israel’s deliverance come out of Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad. ^h