For the music director; according to the machalath style; 2 a well-written song 3 by David.
53:1 Fools say to themselves, 4 “There is no God.” 5
They sin and commit evil deeds; 6
none of them does what is right. 7
53:2 God looks down from heaven 8 at the human race, 9
to see if there is anyone who is wise 10 and seeks God. 11
53:3 Everyone rejects God; 12
they are all morally corrupt. 13
None of them does what is right, 14
not even one!
53:4 All those who behave wickedly 15 do not understand 16 –
those who devour my people as if they were eating bread,
and do not call out to God.