KJV ORIGINAL
Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Every single person has turned away from God; they have all become corrupt. There is no one who does what is right—not even one person.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse declares that all people have turned away from God and become morally corrupt, with no one naturally doing good.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is nearly identical to Psalm 14 and was likely written during a time when Israel was experiencing moral decay and spiritual rebellion. The psalmist is lamenting the widespread corruption he sees in society, where people have abandoned God's ways and chosen selfish, harmful paths instead.
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