Psalm 14

CM (St Agnes [Dykes]?)

The fool, he speaks to his own heart,
He says “There is no God.”
Their deeds are vile, they are corrupt;
There's no-one who does good.

From heaven the Lord looks down and scans
The sons of men to see
If there is one who understands
Or seeks to God to flee.

They've turned aside, yes, everyone,
Corrupted they've become;
Those who do good – there now are none,
No, there's not even one.

Will evil doers never learn?
My people they've devoured,
As though they're bread. There's no concern,
They call not on the Lord.

There they are all in dread so great -
God's with his righteous ones.
Though sinners poor men’s plans frustrate -
The Lord their refuge comes.

From Zion may deliv’rance rise,
For Isra'l from the Lord!
Jacob be glad, Isra’l rejoice
When what is good’s restored.