Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
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.
This verse declares that all people have turned away from God and become morally corrupt, with no one naturally doing good.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 53 is a psalm attributed to King David, written during a time when Israel often faced moral and spiritual challenges from surrounding nations and internal corruption. It reflects the biblical theme of human wickedness and folly, particularly in denying God, as seen in similar passages like Psalm 14. This verse underscores the universal sinfulness of humanity, a concept rooted in the Old Testament's portrayal of people's inherent tendency to turn away from God.
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