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In This Chapter 4 people 9 places 16 terms 1 theme

People

Israel 4 A Fool 2 Jacob (Patriarch) 2 Jeshurun (Israel)

Places

    Key Terms

    Refuge (Shelter) 3 Mischief 2 Counsel 2 Salvation 2 Have Insight Refuge (Asylum) Taking Refuge Save (Help) Salvation (State) Save (Restore) Salvation (Physical) Salvation (Deliverance) Salvation (Rescuer) Save (Rescue) Salvation (Means) Saving (Means)

    Themes

    Wisdom Psalms

    The Fool Says There Is No God

    (Psalms 53:1–6; Isaiah 59:1–17; Romans 3:9–20)

    For the choirmaster. Of David.

    ⓘ Paul uses phrases from the Greek translation of...

    Paul uses phrases from the Greek translation of this passage in his description of the depravity of all people (Rom 3:10–12).
    ⓘ This wisdom psalm contains some characteristics of lament...

    This wisdom psalm contains some characteristics of lament and prophetic speech. The ideals of Ps 8 have run aground on the reality of foolish human attitudes and sinful actions. With the exception of vv 5–6, this psalm parallels Ps 53.
    1The fool† says in his heart,“There is no God.”
    They are corrupt; their acts are vile.There is no one who does good.
    ⓘ From heaven (33:13; 80:14; 102:19), the Lord sees...

    From heaven (33:13; 80:14; 102:19), the Lord sees the wicked, who stand out as vile sinners (11:3–5). The entire human race lacks wisdom and fails to live up to the glory originally given to them (10:4–11; see Rom 1–3).
    2The LORD looks down from heavenupon the sons of mento see if any understand,if any seek God.3All have turned away,they have together become corrupt;†there is no one who does good,not even one.†
    4Will the workers of iniquity never learn?
    They devour my people like bread;they refuse to call upon the LORD.5There they are, overwhelmed with dread,for God is in the company of the righteous.6You sinners frustrate the plans of the oppressed,yet the LORD is their shelter.
    7Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion!
    When the LORD restores His captive people,let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!