Chapter 52

As in the thirteenth Psalm, Christ's incarnation is prophesied, after that sin abounded in the world: so here is foreshewed that after general wickedness, ℣.5 Christ will come to judge the bad, ℣.7 and deliver the good.

1. 1

   Unto the end, for Maeleth, understandings of David. The fool hath said in his heart: There is no God.

2. 2

   They are corrupt, and become abominable in iniquities: there is not that doth good.

3. 3

   God hath looked forth from heaven, upon the children of men: to see if there be that understandeth, or seeketh after God.

4. 4

   All have declined, they are become unprofitable together: there is not that doth good, no there is not one.

5. 5

   Shall they not all know that work iniquity, that devour my people as food of bread?

6. 6

   God they have not invocated: there have they trembled for fear, where no fear was. Because God hath dissipated the bones of them that please men: they are confounded, because God hath despised them.

7. 7

   Who will give out of Sion the salvation of Israel? When God shall convert the captivity of his people: Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.