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Psalms 53

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 53 of 150

1 To the Chief musician on Mahalath. A Contemplation; A Psalm of David. The foolish one has said in his heart, No God! They have done corruptly; they have acted abominably, doing iniquity; not one is doing good!

2 God looked down from Heaven on the sons of mankind, to see if there was any discerning, who was seeking God:

3 All have turned away, altogether they are corrupted, not one is doing good, not even one!

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Chapter Summary

David describes the corruption of a natural man. the wicked know by the light of their conscience. To the Chief musician on Mahalath. A Contemplation; A Psalm of David.

Key Hebrew Words

נָבָל foolish, godless H5036 · TWOT 1285a
אֱלֹהִים God H430 · TWOT 93c
שָׁחַת act corruptly H7843 · TWOT 2370
דָּרַשׁ seek after H1875 · TWOT 455
פַּחַד dread H6343 · TWOT 1756a
יְשׁוּעָה salvation H3444 · TWOT 929b

People & Context

David

King of Israel and author of this contemplation, who describes the corruption of the godless

Timeline

The Fool and Scattered Bones

The fool denies God, leading God to look down from Heaven and ultimately scatter the bones of the besiegers.

Psalms 53:1-5

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