| 53:1 | Folly of the Godless, and the Restoration of Israel *To the Chief Musician. Set to "Mahalath." A Contemplation of David. The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity; There is none who does good. |
| 53:2 | God looks down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there are any who understand, who seek God. |
| 53:3 | Every one of them has turned aside; They have together become corrupt; There is none who does good, No, not one. |
| 53:4 | Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge, Who eat up my people as they eat bread, And do not call upon God? |
| 53:5 | There they are 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 despised them. |
| 53:6 | Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God brings back the captivity of His people, Let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad. |