1
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
2
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
3
Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
4
Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread: they have not called upon God.
5
There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because God hath despised them.
6
Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
Psalms 53 Study & Commentary
Overview & Chapter Summary
Psalm 53 is a near-duplicate of Psalm 14, emphasizing the universal corruption of man and the folly of those who say there is no God.
Theological Context & Insights
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. The Corruption of Man: God looked down to see if any did understand, but all have gone back (v. 2-3).
2. God’s Judgment on Atheism: God scatters the bones of those who despise Him. True wisdom begins with acknowledging the Creator.
Practical Lessons & Daily Application
FORMAL PRAYER
Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice. Amen.