Psalm 53

1 To the regular music director, a contemplative song, to be sung with a soothing harp accompaniment. Foolish people think nobody can 'boss them around' or tell them what to do. But they are all messed up, injured and have badly distorted views - which leads to wrong actions and even violence. Actually, no one is doing what really brings joy. 2 From where He resides in heaven, the One True God is watching everyone here on earth, looking to see if anyone has enough insight to claim God's help. 3 Everyone has moved away from God and unitedly become tainted, corrup and sour. Not one person has matured into a joy filled life in full agreement with God. 4 Don't those who do their own way understand? They devour God's family as they would eat bread, and they don't pay any attention to God. 5 But then trembling terror comes - even though there is nothing really to be afraid of - because God steps in and scatters those who turn against God's family. God, You disconcert and disappoint them because You have let them go. 6 O that deliverance by God of His overcomers had already happened. When God sets His family free, even Jacob (the heel catcher and supplanter) will celebrate with joy.