| New International Version | Berean Standard Bible |
| 1For the director of music. Of David. The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good. | 1For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. |
| 2The LORD looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. | 2The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. |
| 3All have turned away, all have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. | 3All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. |
| 4Do all these evildoers know nothing? They devour my people as though eating bread; they never call on the LORD. | 4Will the workers of iniquity never learn? They devour my people like bread; they refuse to call upon the LORD. |
| 5But there they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is present in the company of the righteous. | 5There they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is in the company of the righteous. |
| 6You evildoers frustrate the plans of the poor, but the LORD is their refuge. | 6You sinners frustrate the plans of the oppressed, yet the LORD is their shelter. |
| 7Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad! | 7Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad! |
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