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
All mankind for 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 each righteous one.
Sinners plans of the poor frustrate -
But to the Lord they run.

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