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David envisions God looking down from heaven and finding no one righteous—all have turned away and become corrupt. Despite this bleak judgment, the psalm closes with hope for God’s salvation, longing for restoration from Zion.
Why it mattersPermalink
Almost identical to Psalm 14, this version may reflect a time of greater distress. Paul quotes this psalm in Romans 3:10–12 to emphasize the total depravity of humanity and our universal need for grace. The psalm’s hope for salvation from Zion (v.6) points toward the coming of Jesus, the ultimate deliverer.
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They have all fallen away; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one.