Psalms 53 (NASB)

6 verses · New American Standard Bible · Formal equivalence (most literal)

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Psalms Chapter 53 contains 6 verses and is presented here in the New American Standard Bible (NASB), which uses a formal equivalence (most 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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1For the choir director; according to Mahalath. A Maskil of David. The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God,' They are corrupt, and have committed abominable injustice; There is no one who does good.

2God has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men To see if there is anyone who understands, Who seeks after God.

3Every one of them has turned aside; together they have become corrupt; There is no one who does good, not even one.

4Have the workers of wickedness no knowledge, Who eat up My people [as though] they ate bread And have not called upon God?

5There they were in great fear [where] no fear had been; For God scattered the bones of him who encamped against you; You put [them] to shame, because God had rejected them.

6Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God restores His captive people, Let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.

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What is Psalms 53 in the NASB?

Psalms 53 in the New American Standard Bible (NASB) contains 6 verses. The NASB uses a formal equivalence (most literal) approach, first published in 1971 (rev. 2020).

How does the NASB translate Psalms 53 differently?

The New American Standard Bible uses formal equivalence (most 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 (NASB)?

Psalms Chapter 53 contains 6 verses in the New American Standard Bible. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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