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PXIV. A Psalm of David

1 Fools in their hearts say, there's no GOD,
and so corrupt they grow,
Abominable sins commit,
and nothing good they do.
2 From heav'n JEHOVAH looked down
on sons of men, to see
If any who do understand,
or seek to GOD there be.

3 They altogether filthy are;
they all are backward* gone;
There are not any that do good,
no verily, not one.
4 The workers of iniquity,
do they not know at all?
That they my people eat as bread,
nor on the LORD will call.

5 Yet they shall with a grievous fear
appalled greatly be,
When GOD among the righteous race
they once shall come to see.
6 The counsel of the poor oppress'd,
ye mock'd and try'd to shame;
Because the LORD their refuge is,
and they hope in his name.

7 Who will from Zion Isr'el save?
when back the LORD shall bring
His captives; Jacob will rejoyce,
and Isr'el gladly sing.

Text Information

• First Line: Fools, in their hearts, say there's no GOD
• Title: A Psalm of David
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1758
• Scripture:
  Psalm 14

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