Psalms 14

The fool says in his heart

nly fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good!a ²The Lord looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God.b ³But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt. No one does good, not a single one!c

⁴Will those who do evil never learn? They eat up my people like bread and wouldn’t think of praying to the Lord. ⁵Terror will grip them, for God is with those who obey him. ⁶The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the Lord will protect his people.

⁷Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When the Lord restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.

Commentary

Psalm 14 is a wisdom lament that contrasts the folly of practical atheism with the security of those who take refuge in God. The psalm opens with a stark declaration: “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” This is not intellectual atheism but moral rebellion—a life lived a

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References· Psalms 14

a: v.1 — No one does good: Romans 3:10; Psalms 10:4, Psalms 53:1, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 1:21-32, Psalms 92:6, Ephesians 2:1-3, Proverbs 1:7, Genesis 6:5, Matthew 12:34, Luke 12:20
b: v.2 — Romans 3:11, Psalms 33:13-14, Hebrews 11:6, Psalms 102:19-20, Genesis 6:12, 2 Chronicles 19:3, Daniel 12:10, Matthew 13:15, Psalms 82:5, Isaiah 63:15
c: v.3 — Romans 3:10-12, Isaiah 53:6, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 3:23, Psalms 14:1, Isaiah 59:13-15, Isaiah 59:7-8, Job 14:4, Psalms 58:3, Psalms 143:2

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