test_org_en_ust/19-PSA/014.usfm

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\d A psalm written by David for the choir director
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\v 1 Only foolish people say to themselves, "There is no God!"
\q1 People who say those things only do corrupt deeds;
\q2 there is not one of them who does what is good.
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\v 2 From heaven Yahweh looks down at everyone;
\q1 he looks to see if anyone is very wise,
\q2 wise enough to desire to know him.
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\v 3 But they are all corrupt;
\q2 no one does what is good.
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\v 4 Will those evil people never learn what God will do to punish them?
\q1 They act violently toward Yahweh's people and want to consume them like one who eats food consumes it,
\q2 and they never pray to Yahweh.
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\v 5 But some day they will become very terrified
\q2 because God helps those who act righteously and will punish those who reject him.
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\v 6 Those who do evil may prevent helpless people from doing what they plan to do,
\q2 but Yahweh protects them.
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\v 7 Is there anyone for Yahweh to send to help the Israelite people on behalf of Yahweh?
\q2 Yahweh, when you bless your people again,
\q2 all of us Israelite people, who are the descendants of Jacob, will rejoice.