They have corrupted their deeds; they have done abominable deeds;
there is none who does good.
2. YHWH looked down from heaven upon humans
in order to see: "Is there one who acts wisely,
who seeks after God?"
3. All have turned away; all alike have become corrupt;
there is no one who does good; there is not even one.
4. Do they not understand – all those who do evil,
who eat my people as they have eaten food,
who have not called upon YHWH?
5. Then they would have feared a fear,
because God is with the righteous group.
6. You would put to shame the insight of the oppressed,
because YHWH is his refuge.
7. Oh, that deliverance for Israel would come from Zion!
When YHWH restores the fortunes of his people,
let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!
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