Common English Bible

Psalms 53:1-6 Common English Bible (CEB)

1. Fools say in their hearts, There’s no God.They are corrupt and do horrible deeds;not one of them does anything good.

2. God looks down from heaven on humansto see if anyone is wise,to see if anyone seeks God.

3. But all have turned away.Everyone is corrupt.No one does good—not even one person!

4. Are they dumb—these evildoers—devouring my people like they are eating breadbut never calling on God?

5. There, where there was nothing to fear,they will be in utter panicbecause God will scatter the bonesof those who attacked you.You will put them to shamebecause God has rejected them.

6. Let Israel’s salvation come out of Zion!When God changeshis people’s circumstances for the better,Jacob will rejoice;Israel will celebrate!