Psalms53
English Standard Version
1To the : to . A of . The in his , There is . They are , doing ; there is who .
2 the of to if there any who , who after .
3They have ; they have ; there is who , .
4Have those who , who my as they , and do upon ?
5 they are, in , where there is ! the of him who against you; you , has them.
6 , for would come of ! When the of his , let , let be .
Cross References
Psalms 53This psalm is a nearly identical parallel or repetition of Psalm 14, with slight verbal changes.
Supported by Matthew Henry, Matthew Poole, John Calvin, JFB
Paul quotes verses 1-3 extensively in Romans 3 to prove the universal depravity of mankind.
Supported by Matthew Henry
Illustrates being in "great fear where no fear was" due to a faint heart and sound of shaken leaf.
Supported by Matthew Poole
The wicked flee when no man pursueth, matching the terror of those in fear without cause.
Supported by Matthew Poole
A dreadful sound is in his ears; wicked men are chased by terrors they sought to avoid.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Parallels the descriptive imagery of bones being scattered at the grave's mouth.
Supported by JFB
Parallels the proud, practical atheism of the wicked who say there is no God.
Supported by Matthew Henry
Describes the trembling heart and constant, baseless fear of those under divine judgment.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Vividly depicts cruel oppressors literally eating up God's people like bread.
Supported by John Calvin
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