Psalms Chapter 14 (KJV)
Psalms 14
The existence of GodHuman sinfulnessContrast between righteous and wickedGod's judgmentHope of salvation
[To the chief Musician, {A Psalm} of David.] The fool hath said in his heart, {There is} no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, {there is} none that doeth good.
The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, {and} seek God.
They are all gone aside, they are {all} together become filthy: {there is} none that doeth good, no, not one. {filthy: Heb. stinking}
Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people {as} they eat bread, and call not upon the LORD.
There were they in great fear: for God {is} in the generation of the righteous. {were...: Heb. they feared a fear}
Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD {is} his refuge.
Oh that the salvation of Israel {were come} out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, {and} Israel shall be glad. {Oh...: Heb. Who will give}
Context & Meaning
Psalm 14 presents a stark picture of human depravity and the reality of God's judgment upon those who deny Him. David describes how all humanity has turned away from God, becoming corrupt and doing what is evil, yet expresses hope in God's salvation for His people.