Psalm 53:3
New International Version
Everyone has turned away, all have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.

New Living Translation
But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt. No one does good, not a single one!

English Standard Version
They have all fallen away; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one.

Berean Standard Bible
All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.

King James Bible
Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

New King James Version
Every one of them has turned aside; They have together become corrupt; There is none who does good, No, not one.

New American Standard Bible
Every one of them has turned aside; together they have become corrupt; There is no one who does good, not even one.

NASB 1995
Every one of them has turned aside; together they have become corrupt; There is no one who does good, not even one.

NASB 1977
Every one of them has turned aside; together they have become corrupt; There is no one who does good, not even one.

Legacy Standard Bible
Every one of them has turned back; together they have become worthless; There is no one who does good, not even one.

Amplified Bible
Every one of them has turned aside and fallen away; Together they have become filthy and corrupt; There is no one who does good, no, not even one.

Christian Standard Bible
All have turned away; all alike have become corrupt. There is no one who does good, not even one.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All have turned away; all alike have become corrupt. There is no one who does good, not even one.

American Standard Version
Every one of them is gone back; they are together become filthy; There is none that doeth good, no, not one.

Contemporary English Version
But all of them are crooked and corrupt. Not one of them does right.

English Revised Version
Every one of them is gone back; they are together become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Everyone has fallen away. Together they have become rotten to the core. No one, not even one person, does good things.

Good News Translation
But they have all turned away; they are all equally bad. Not one of them does what is right, not a single one.

International Standard Version
All of them have fallen away; together they have become corrupt; no one does what is good, not even one.

Majority Standard Bible
All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.

NET Bible
Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one!

New Heart English Bible
Every one of them has gone back. They have become filthy together. There is no one who does good, no, not one.

Webster's Bible Translation
Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

World English Bible
Every one of them has gone back. They have become filthy together. There is no one who does good, no, not one.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Everyone went back, together they became filthy, "" There is none doing good—not even one.

Young's Literal Translation
Every one went back, together they became filthy, There is none doing good -- not even one.

Smith's Literal Translation
They all drew back: together they were corrupt; none doing good, not even one.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All have gone aside, they are become unprofitable together, there is none that doth good, no not one.

Catholic Public Domain Version
All have gone astray; together they have become useless. There is no one who does good; there is not even one.

New American Bible
All have gone astray; each one is altogether perverse. There is not one who does what is good, not even one.

New Revised Standard Version
They have all fallen away, they are all alike perverse; there is no one who does good, no, not one.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Every one of them has gone astray; they are altogether become filthy; there is none that does good, no, not one.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
All of them have gone astray together and are corrupted, and they have been rejected.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Every one of them is unclean, they are together become impure; There is none that doeth good, no, not one.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
They have all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that does good, there is not even one.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Fool Says There is No God
2God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. 3All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. 4Will the workers of iniquity never learn? They devour my people like bread; they refuse to call upon God.…

Cross References
Romans 3:10-12
As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. / There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. / All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.”

Psalm 14:1-3
For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. / The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. / All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.

Ecclesiastes 7:20
Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.

Isaiah 53:6
We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.

Romans 3:23
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Jeremiah 17:9
The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?

Genesis 6:5
Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time.

Romans 1:28-32
Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. / They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, / slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. ...

Isaiah 64:6
Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind.

1 John 1:8
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Genesis 8:21
When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done.

Ephesians 2:1-3
And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, / in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience. / All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath.

Job 15:14-16
What is man, that he should be pure, or one born of woman, that he should be righteous? / If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes, / how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water?

Matthew 15:19
For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.

Proverbs 20:9
Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?


Treasury of Scripture

Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that does good, no, not one.

Every

Psalm 14:3
They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

2 Samuel 20:2
So every man of Israel went up from after David, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah clave unto their king, from Jordan even to Jerusalem.

Isaiah 53:6
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

filthy

Job 15:16
How much more abominable and filthy is man, which drinketh iniquity like water?

Ezekiel 36:25
Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.

2 Corinthians 7:1
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

none

Romans 3:12
They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

1 John 2:29
If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.

3 John 1:11
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

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Psalm 53
1. David describes the corruption of the natural man
4. He convinces the wicked by the light of their own conscience
6. He glories in the salvation of God














All have turned away
This phrase highlights the universal nature of human sinfulness. The concept of turning away is often associated with rebellion against God, as seen in the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3. The Hebrew word used here can imply a deliberate choice to deviate from the path of righteousness. This turning away is not limited to a specific group but encompasses all humanity, reflecting the fallen state of mankind since the original sin.

They have together become corrupt
The idea of collective corruption suggests a pervasive moral decay affecting society as a whole. This corruption is not just individual but communal, indicating that sin has a compounding effect on human relationships and institutions. The term "corrupt" can also be linked to the imagery of decay and spoilage, as seen in the prophetic writings of Isaiah and Jeremiah, where the people of Israel are often described as having become rotten due to their idolatry and injustice.

There is no one who does good
This statement underscores the total depravity of humanity, a key theological concept that suggests every aspect of human nature is tainted by sin. The assertion that no one does good aligns with the teachings of the Apostle Paul in Romans 3:10-12, where he quotes this psalm to emphasize the need for divine grace and redemption. It challenges the notion of inherent human goodness and points to the necessity of a savior.

Not even one
The emphatic repetition here serves to eliminate any exceptions to the rule of universal sinfulness. It reinforces the idea that apart from God's intervention, no human being can achieve true righteousness. This phrase echoes the sentiment found in Ecclesiastes 7:20, which states that there is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins. It sets the stage for the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, who alone is without sin and capable of restoring humanity to a right relationship with God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
Traditionally attributed as the author of this Psalm, David was the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart. He often wrote about the human condition and the need for God's intervention.

2. Israel
The nation to whom the Psalms were originally addressed. Israel's history is marked by cycles of faithfulness and rebellion, which this Psalm reflects upon.

3. The Fool
Mentioned in the context of Psalm 53, representing those who deny God and live in moral corruption.
Teaching Points
The Universality of Sin
Psalm 53:3 highlights the universal nature of sin, reminding us that all have turned away from God. This should lead us to humility and a recognition of our need for a Savior.

The Corruption of Humanity
The verse speaks to the inherent corruption in humanity without God's intervention. It challenges us to examine our own lives for areas where we have turned away from God's path.

The Need for Redemption
Recognizing that "there is no one who does good" points us to the necessity of Christ's redemptive work. It encourages us to rely on His righteousness rather than our own.

The Call to Repentance
Understanding our sinful nature should lead us to repentance. This Psalm calls us to turn back to God and seek His forgiveness and guidance.

Living a Life of Faithfulness
In a world where many have turned away, believers are called to stand firm in their faith and live lives that reflect God's goodness and truth.(3) There are two unimportant variations from Psalms 14 here: "every one," instead of "the whole," and "gone back" (sag) for "gone aside" (sar).

Verse 3. - For "they are all gone aside" (הכּל סר) in Psalm 14, the present psalm has, "every one of them is gone back" (לּכּו סג) - a difference which may be due to corruption, and which is, at any rate, of no importance.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
All
כֻּלּ֥וֹ (kul·lōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

have turned away,
סָג֮ (sāḡ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5472: To move away, backslide

they have together
יַחְדָּ֪ו (yaḥ·dāw)
Adverb
Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly

become corrupt;
נֶ֫אֱלָ֥חוּ (ne·’ĕ·lā·ḥū)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 444: To muddle, to turn, corrupt

there is no
אֵ֤ין (’ên)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

one who does
עֹֽשֵׂה־ (‘ō·śêh-)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

good,
ט֑וֹב (ṭō·wḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

not
אֵ֝֗ין (’ên)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

even
גַּם־ (gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

one.
אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first


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