11. Not one of them understandsor even searches for God.
12. They have all turned awayand are worthless.There isn't one personwho does right.
13. Their words are likean open pit,and their tongues are goodonly for telling lies.Each word is as deadlyas the fangs of a snake,
14. and they say nothingbut bitter curses.
15. These people quicklybecome violent.
16. Wherever they go,they leave ruinand destruction.
17. They don't know howto live in peace.
18. They don't even fear God.”
19. We know that everything in the Law was written for those who are under its power. The Law says these things to stop anyone from making excuses and to let God show that the whole world is guilty.
20. God doesn't accept people simply because they obey the Law. No, indeed! All the Law does is to point out our sin.
21. Now we see how God does make us acceptable to him. The Law and the Prophets tell how we become acceptable, and it isn't by obeying the Law of Moses.
22. God treats everyone alike. He accepts people only because they have faith in Jesus Christ.