1 For the leader. By David:
Fools say in their hearts,
“There is no God.”
They deal corruptly, their deeds are vile,
not one does what is right.
2 From heavenAdonaiobserves humankind
to see if anyone has understanding,
if anyone seeks God.
3 But all turn aside, all alike are corrupt;
no one does what is right,
not a single one.
4 Don’t they ever learn,
all those evildoers,
who eat up my people as if eating bread
and never call onAdonai?
5 There they are, utterly terrified;
for God is with those who are righteous.
6 You may mock the plans of the poor,
but their refuge isAdonai.
7 How I wish Isra’el’s salvation
would come out of Tziyon!
WhenAdonairestores his people’s fortunes,
Ya‘akov will rejoice, Isra’el will be glad!