Psalms 53:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 53:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 53:1 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "[To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David.] The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corr..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 53:1 — KJV
“[To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David.] The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good. Maschil: or, of instruction”
— Psalms 53:1 (KJV)
Psalms 53:1 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 53:1
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 53:1: chief, musician, psalm
“[To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.] Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with Psalms 53:1: chief, musician, maschil
“[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?] Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. chief...: or, overseer Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with Psalms 53:1: chief, musician, maschil
“[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David.] Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication. chief...: or, overseer Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with Psalms 53:1: chief, musician, maschil
“[A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite.] O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee: for the sons: or, of the sons Maschil...: or, A Psalm of Heman the Ezrahite, giving instruction”
Shares key themes with Psalms 53:1: chief, musician, mahalath
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