From heaven the Lord looks down

 

Daytime prayer, Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Psalm 14
The foolishness of sinners

Sin has increased but grace has far surpassed it (Romans 5:20).

The fool has said in his heart: *
“There is no God above.”
Their deeds are corrupt, depraved; *
not a good man is left.

From heaven the Lord looks down *
on the sons of men
to see if any are wise, *
if any seek God.

All have left the right path, *
depraved, every one:
there is not a good man left, *
no, not even one.

Will the evil-doers not understand? *
They eat up my people
as though they were eating bread: *
they never pray to the Lord.

See how they tremble with fear †
without cause for fear: *
for God is with the just.
You may mock the poor man’s hope, *
but his refuge is the Lord.

O that Israel’s salvation might come from Zion! †
When the Lord delivers his people from bondage, *
then Jacob will be glad and Israel rejoice.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.