Bible Chapter Summary
Psalms 14 Summary
The fool denies God; the righteous endure
The psalm reveals that the fool says in his heart there is no God, and all mankind have turned aside and become filthy, with none doing good. Workers of iniquity devour God's people as bread and call not upon Him. Yet when the LORD looked down from heaven, He saw this corruption and found His refuge among the righteous. The psalmist calls for God's salvation from Zion, that Jacob may rejoice when the LORD restores His people's captivity.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 14:1
“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 14:2
“The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.”
Psalms 14:3
“They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.”
Psalms 14:7
“Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.”
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