That there is not a God, the fool

Verse 1

That there is not a God, the fool doth in his heart conclude: They are corrupt, their works are vile; not one of them doth good.

Verse 2

Upon men's sons the Lord from heav'n did cast his eyes abroad, To see if any understood, and did seek after God.

Verse 3

They altogether filthy are, they all aside are gone; And there is none that doeth good, yea, sure there is not one.

Verse 4

These workers of iniquity do they not know at all, That they my people eat as bread, and on God do not call?

Verse 5

There feared they much; for God is with the whole race of the just.

Verse 6

You shame the counsel of the poor, because God is his trust.

Verse 7

Let Isr'el's help from Zion come: when back the Lord shall bring His captives, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall sing.