Commentary on Psalms - Volume 5

To the Chief Musician, upon Mahalath. A lesson of instruction ofDavid

1The fool hath said in his heart, “There is not a God:” They have corrupted [all good order,] they have done abominable work: There is none who doeth good.

2God from heaven looked down upon the sons of men, To see if there was any who did understand, Who did seek after God.

3Every one of them hath gone back; They have all together become corrupt: There is none that doeth good, not even one.

4Have they no knowledge, all these workers of iniquity? Eating my people [as] they eat bread: Upon Jehovah they have not called.

5There were they afraid with fear, where there was not fear; For scattered hath Jehovah the bones of him that encampeth against thee: Thou hast put them to shame because God hath despised them.

6Who shall give out of Zion deliverance to Israel? When bring back shall God the captivity of his people, Rejoice shall Jacob, exult shall Israel.