53:1  To the Chief Musician on Mahalath. A contemplation. A Psalm of David. The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, and have worked out abominable wickedness; there is no one who does good.

53:2  God looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any who understand, who are seeking after God.

53:3  Every one has turned away; they have altogether become corrupt; no one is doing good, no, not even one.

53:4  Will the workers of iniquity never learn? They eat up my people as they eat bread; they have not called upon God.

53:5  There they were in great fear where no fear was, for God has scattered the bones of him who camps against you; you have put them to shame because God has rejected them.

53:6  Oh, that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God brings back His people out of exile, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad.