1 For the leader. By David: Fools say
in their hearts, "There is no God."They deal corruptly, their deeds
are vile, not one does what is right.
2 From heaven ADONAI observes humankind
to see if anyone has understanding, if anyone seeks God.
3 But all turn aside, all alike are
corrupt; no one does what is right, not a single one.
4 Don't they ever learn, all those
evildoers, who eat up my people as if eating bread and never call on ADONAI?
5 There they are, utterly terrified;
for God is with those who are righteous.
6 You may mock the plans of the poor,
but their refuge is ADONAI.
7 How I wish Isra'el's salvation would
come out of Tziyon! When ADONAI restores his people's fortunes, Ya'akov will
rejoice, Isra'el will be glad!