1 T o the Overseer. -- By David. A fool hath said in his heart, `God is not;' They have done corruptly, They have done abominable actions, There is not a doer of good.

2 J ehovah from the heavens Hath looked on the sons of men, To see if there is a wise one -- seeking God.

3 T he whole have turned aside, Together they have been filthy: There is not a doer of good, not even one.

4 H ave all working iniquity not known? Those consuming my people have eaten bread, Jehovah they have not called.

5 T here they have feared a fear, For God in the generation of the righteous.

6 T he counsel of the poor ye cause to stink, Because Jehovah his refuge.

7 ` Who doth give from Zion the salvation of Israel? When Jehovah doth turn back a captivity of His people, Jacob doth rejoice -- Israel is glad!