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Psalms 14:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
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

In the context of ancient Israel, King David wrote Psalm 14 as a reflection on the folly of those who deny God and live in wickedness, likely drawing from his observations of moral corruption in society. This verse emphasizes the universal sinfulness of humanity, illustrating that everyone has strayed from God's path and lacks inherent goodness. It fits into the broader Old Testament narrative that highlights human rebellion against God and the need for divine redemption.

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