시편 Chapter 14

Translation: ESV

1

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

Key Message

The practical atheism of excluding God's moral governance from life is the root of all moral corruption.

▸Psalm 14 is nearly identical to Psalm 53 and is one of the most powerful declarations of universal human sinfulness.

Psalm 14 is nearly identical to Psalm 53 and is one of the most powerful declarations of universal human sinfulness. The 'fool' (naval) refers not to intellectual foolishness but moral and spiritual foolishness — one who excludes God from their life. 'There is no God' is not theoretical atheism but practical atheism — acting as though God's moral governance does not exist. Paul quotes this verse in Romans 3:10-12 to argue for universal human sinfulness.

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as it is written: 'None is righteous, no, not one;'
2

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

Key Message

God from heaven carefully observes humanity and notes those who truly seek him.

▸God's gaze looking down from heaven appears.

3

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

Key Message

Universal human sinfulness — all without exception have turned from God — is the basis for the universal necessity of the gospel.

▸'They have all turned aside' (kullu sar) — all have gone astray — is a declaration of universal human sinfulness.

7

Oh, 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.

Key Message

Universal human sinfulness reveals the absolute necessity of salvation coming from outside, and this salvation comes from Zion — from God.

▸This verse, which ends with hope for salvation after the declaration of universal sinfulness, is the evangelical conclusion of Psalm 14.