The Bible
Psalm 53
For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Mahalath." A contemplation by David.
1The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God
2God
3Every one of them has gone back. They have become filthy together. There is no one who does good, no, not one.
4Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up my people as they eat bread, and don't call on God
5There they were in great fear, where no fear was, for God
6Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God
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