Psalms 14:5 net — They are absolutely terrified, for God defends the godly.

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"They are absolutely terrified, for God defends the godly."

— Psalms 14:5, NET Bible

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Psalms 14 — Context

2

The LORD looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

3

Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one!

4

All those who behave wickedly do not understand– those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to the LORD.

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They are absolutely terrified, for God defends the godly.

6

You want to humiliate the oppressed, even though the LORD is their shelter.

7

I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy!

Psalms 14:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 14:5 say?
Psalms 14:5 in the NET Bible reads: “They are absolutely terrified, for God defends the godly.”
Where is Psalms 14:5 in the Bible?
Psalms 14:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 14, verse 5.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 14:5.
What translation should I read Psalms 14:5 in?
Psalms 14:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 14:5?
Psalms 14:5 reads (NET): “They are absolutely terrified, for God defends the godly.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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