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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

יַ֝עֲקֹ֗ב Jacob H3290 · TWOT 1676f
עָ֝֗וֶל injustice H5766 · TWOT 1580b
מַשְׂכִּ֑יל lay crosswise H7919 · TWOT 2264
נָבָ֣ל foolish H5036 · TWOT 1285a
שְׁב֣וּת exile H7622 · TWOT 2311d

People & Context

The Fool and Scattered Bones

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

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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