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Psalms 53

Young's Literal Translation (YLT) - 1898

6 verses - Ultra-literal (word-for-word) - Public Domain

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Psalms 53:1

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.

Psalms 53:2

God from the heavens looked on the sons of men, To see if there be an understanding one, [One] seeking God.

Psalms 53:3

Every one went back, together they became filthy, There is none doing good -- not even one.

Psalms 53:4

Have not workers of iniquity known, Those eating my people have eaten bread, God they have not called.

Psalms 53:5

There they feared a fear -- there was no fear, For God hath scattered the bones of him Who is encamping against thee, Thou hast put to shame, For God hath despised them.

Psalms 53:6

Who doth give from Zion the salvation of Israel? When God turneth back [to] a captivity of His people, Jacob doth rejoice -- Israel is glad!

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