To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David

Verse 1

Fools in their hearts say, there's no GOD, and so corrupt they grow, Abominable sins commit, and nothing good they do.

Verse 2

From heav'n JEHOVAH looked down on sons of men, to see If any who do understand, or seek to GOD there be.

Verse 3

They altogether filthy are; they all are backward gone; There are not any that do good, no verily, not one.

Verse 4

The workers of iniquity, do they not know at all? That they my people eat as bread, nor on the LORD will call.

Verse 5

Yet they shall with a grievous fear appalled greatly be, When GOD among the righteous race they once shall come to see.

Verse 6

The counsel of the poor oppress'd, ye mock'd and try'd to shame; Because the LORD their refuge is, and they hope in his name.

Verse 7

Who will from Zion Isr'el save? when back the LORD shall bring His captives; Jacob will rejoice, and Isr'el gladly sing.