| NET Bible | International Standard Version |
| 1For the music director; according to the machalath style; a well-written song by David. Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right. | 1Fools say to themselves "There is no God." They are corrupt and commit iniquity; not one of them practices what is good. |
| 2God looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God. | 2God looks down from the heavens upon humanity to see if anyone shows discernment as he searches for God. |
| 3Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one! | 3All of them have fallen away; together they have become corrupt; no one does what is good, not even one. |
| 4All those who behave wickedly do not understand--those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to God. | 4Will those who do evil ever learn? They devour my people like they devour bread, and never call on God. |
| 5They are absolutely terrified, even by things that do not normally cause fear. For God annihilates those who attack you. You are able to humiliate them because God has rejected them. | 5There the Israelis were seized with terror, when there was nothing to fear. For God scattered the bones of those who laid siege against you — you put them to shame, for God rejected them. |
| 6I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy! | 6Would that Israel's deliverance come out of Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad. |
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