For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath. + 53:1 Mahalath is probably a musical or liturgical term; see also Psalm 88:1|PSA 88:1. A Maskil + 53:1 Maskil is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 32, 42, 44–45, 52–55, 74, 78, 88–89, and 142. of David.
The Fool Says There Is No God
Psalm 14:1–7; Isaiah 59:1–17; Romans 3:9–20
1To the Overseer. --`On a disease.' --An instruction, by David. A fool said in his heart, `There is no God.' They have done corruptly, Yea, they have done abominable iniquity, There is none doing good.+ 2God from the heavens looked on the sons of men, To see if there be an understanding one, One seeking God.+ 3Every one went back, together they became filthy, There is none doing good--not even one.+ 4Have not workers of iniquity known, Those eating my people have eaten bread, God they have not called.+ 5There they feared a fear--there was no fear, For God hath scattered the bones of him Who is encamping against thee, Thou hast put to shame, For God hath despised them.+ 6Who doth give from Zion the salvation of Israel? When God turneth back to a captivity of His people, Jacob doth rejoice--Israel is glad!+