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Psalms 53

Chapter 53 of 150 in Psalms. Read the complete chapter below, then use the Kweeble reflection prompts to study it in context.

1 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.

2 God looks down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there are any who understood, who seek after God.

3 Every one of them has gone back. They have become filthy together. There is no one who does good, no, not one.

4 Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up my people as they eat bread, and don’t call on God?

5 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.

6 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.

Reflect on Psalms 53

  1. What does this chapter reveal about God, people or faithful living?
  2. Which verse needs more context from the chapters before and after it?
  3. What question, prayer or responsible next step will you carry forward?

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