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The impious hath said in his heart—There is no God! They have acted corruptly, they have done an abominable deed, there is none that doeth good.
2
Yahweh, out of the heavens, looked down over the sons of men,—to see whether there was one that showed wisdom, enquiring after God:—
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The whole, have turned aside, Together have they become tainted,—There is none that doeth good, not so much as, one!
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Are all the workers of iniquity, without knowledge? devouring my people [as] they devour food! Upon Yahweh, have they not called.
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There have they been in great dread, because, God, is in the circle of the righteous man.
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The purpose of the poor, ye would put to shame, because, Yahweh, is his refuge.
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Oh that, out of Zion, were granted the salvation of Israel! When Yahweh bringeth back the captives of his people, Jacob, shall exult, Israel, be glad.