[1] Only fools think there is no God. People like that are evil and do terrible things. They never do what is right. [2] The LORD looks down from heaven to see if there is anyone who is wise, anyone who looks to him for help. [3] But everyone has gone the wrong way. Everyone has turned bad. No one does anything good. No, not one person! [4] Those who are evil treat my people like bread to be eaten. And they never ask for the LORD's help. Don't they know what they are doing? [5] They will have plenty to fear, because God is with those who do what is right. [6] You wicked people want to spoil the hopes of the poor, but the LORD will protect them. [7] I wish the one who lives on Mount Zion would bring victory to Israel! When the LORD makes his people successful again, the people of Jacob will be happy; the people of Israel will be glad.
