Psalm 14

Psalm 14 deals with the fool, his character and his destiny. To deny that God exists is less a philosophical stance as it is a world-view that sets the fool free from any sense of accountability. Where there is no ultimate authority there is no penalty for living as one chooses. The longing of the psalmist is that Israel, frustrated at the moment by the evil deeds of the fool, might re-gather in its native land where shouts of joy will fill the air.

In his heart, the fool says, “There is no God,
So why should I follow his law?”
Thus their lives are corrupt and their deeds are vile
Not a one of them hold God in awe.
 
They’ve all turned away, no one does right
With all that is good they are bored;
They devour God’s people as if they were bread
They never turn to the Lord.
 
There they are, overwhelmed with dread
But God’s with us, what perfection;
The evil may mock the plans of the poor
But the Lord is our protection.
 
Oh, that salvation for Israel would come
What joy that will bring;
How happy his people when God brings them home
Let them shout for joy and sing