Psalm 53 (52)
The world without God.
2 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, their ways are wicked; not one of them does good.
3 From heaven God looks down upon the people, to see if there is anyone who seeks God and understands.
4 None! They have all fallen away. Depraved – they are all alike. There is no one who does good, no, not even one.
5 Will these evildoers never learn? They devour my people just as they devour food and never call on God.
6 There they are – afraid when there is nothing to be feared. God will scatter their bones; they will be put to shame because God has rejected them.
7 May I see Israel’s salvation coming forth from Zion! When God restores his people’s fortune, Jacob will be glad, Israel will rejoice.