Psalms 53:1

KJV

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.

— Psalms 53:1, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Psalms Chapter 53 connects to 10 cross-references. A wisdom psalm of David nearly identical to Psalm 14, declaring universal corruption and God's search for anyone who understands or seeks him. It is distinguished mainly by using Elohim rather than YHWH and varying the description of divine judgment.

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Other Translations

ASV

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.

YLT

To the Overseer. --`On a disease.' --An instruction, by David. A fool said in his heart, `There is no God.' They have done corruptly, Yea, they have done abominable iniquity, There is none doing good.

BBE

The foolish man has said in his heart, God will not do anything. They are unclean, they have done evil works; there is not one who does good.

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