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\c 14
\m
\d A psalm written by David for the choir director
\q1
\v 1 Only foolish people say to themselves, "There is no God!"
\q1 People who say those things only do corrupt deeds;
\q2 there is not one of them who does what is good.


\s5
\q1
\v 2 From heaven Yahweh looks down at everyone;
\q1 he looks to see if anyone is very wise,
\q2 wise enough to desire to know him.
\q1
\v 3 Everyone turns away from Yahweh. They are depraved and do disgusting, filthy things.
\q2 No one does what is good.


\s5
\q1
\v 4 Will those evil people never learn what God will do to punish them?
\q1 They act violently toward Yahweh's people and want to consume them like one who eats food consumes it,
\q2 and they never pray to Yahweh.

\s5
\q1
\v 5 But some day they will become very terrified
\q2 because God helps those who act righteously and will punish those who reject him.
\q1
\v 6 Those who do evil may prevent helpless people from doing what they plan to do,
\q2 but Yahweh protects them.


\s5
\q1
\v 7 Out of Zion Yahweh will come and rescue the Israelite people!
\q2 He will make his people free again and will bring them back to their home.
\q2 On that day all of us Israelite people will rejoice, and we, who are also called the descendants of Jacob, will be happy.