For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Mahalath.” A contemplation by David. The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity. There is no one who does good

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 53. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Mahalath.” A contemplation by David. The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity. There is no one who does good. God looks down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there are any who understood, who seek after God. Every one of them has gone back. They have become filthy together. There is no one who does good, no, not one. Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up my people as they eat bread, and don’t call on God? There they were in great fear, where no fear was, for God has scattered the bones of him who encamps against you. You have put them to shame, because God has rejected them. Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God brings back his people from captivity, then Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.

Worship Lyrics

For the Chief Musician
To the tune of Mahalath
A contemplation by David
The fool has said in his heart, There is no God
They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity
There is no one who does good
God looks down from heaven on the children of men
To see if there are any who understood who seek after God
Every one of them has gone back
They have become filthy together
There is no one who does good, no, not one
Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up my people as they eat bread
And dont call on God
There they were in great fear where no fear was
For God has scattered the bones of him who encamps against you
You have put them to shame, because God has rejected them
Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion
When God brings back his people from captivity, then Jacob shall rejoice
And Israel shall be glad

About This Psalm

Psalm 53 is a worship psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: worship, prayer

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 53 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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