psalms 14:1 <To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.> The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

psalms 14:1 [For the choir director. A Psalm of David]. The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they have committed abominable deeds; There is no one who does good.

Ps 14:1-7. The practical atheism and total and universal depravity of the wicked, with their hatred to the good, are set forth. Yet, as they dread God's judgments when He vindicates His people, the Psalmist prays for His delivering power.

1. Sinners are termed "fools," because they think and act contrary to right reason (Ge 34:7; Jos 7:15; Ps 39:8; 74:18, 22).
in his heart--to himself (Ge 6:12).

psalms 14:1 [For the choir director. A Psalm of David]. The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they have committed abominable deeds; There is no one who does good.

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