Psalms 53 (ESV)

6 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal

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Psalms Chapter 53 contains 6 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, doing abominable iniquity; there is none who does good.

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

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

4Have those who work evil no knowledge, who eat up my people as they eat bread, and do not call upon God?

5There they are, in great terror, where there is no terror! For God scatters the bones of him who encamps against you; you put them to shame, for God has rejected them.

6Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.

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What is Psalms 53 in the ESV?

Psalms 53 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 6 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).

How does the ESV translate Psalms 53 differently?

The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 53 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 53 (ESV)?

Psalms Chapter 53 contains 6 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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