Psalms 14 (ESV)

7 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal

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Psalms Chapter 14 contains 7 verses and is presented here in the English Standard Version (ESV), which uses a essentially literal approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good.

2The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God.

3They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one.

4Have they no knowledge, all the evildoers who eat up my people as they eat bread and do not call upon the LORD?

5There they are in great terror, for God is with the generation of the righteous.

6You would shame the plans of the poor, but the LORD is his refuge.

7Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.

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What is Psalms 14 in the ESV?

Psalms 14 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 7 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).

How does the ESV translate Psalms 14 differently?

The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 14 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 14 (ESV)?

Psalms Chapter 14 contains 7 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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