KJV ORIGINAL
They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They have all turned away from what's right; they have all become corrupt together. There is no one who does good—not even one person.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that all people have turned away from God and become morally corrupt, with no exceptions.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David during a time when he observed widespread moral decay and godlessness among the people. It reflects the ancient Hebrew understanding that humanity's fundamental problem is spiritual rebellion against God. This verse specifically describes the universal nature of human sinfulness that David witnessed in his generation.
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