Chapter 52

The general corruption of man before the coming of Christ.

1. 1

   Unto the end, for Maeleth, understanding to David.

2. 2

   They are corrupted, and become abominable in iniquities: there is none that doth good.

3. 3

   God looked down from heaven on the children of men: to see if there were any that did understand, or did seek God.

4. 4

   All have gone aside, they are become unprofitable together: there is none that doth good; no, not one.

5. 5

   Shall not all the workers of iniquity know, who eat up my people as they eat bread?

6. 6

   They have not called upon God: there have they trembled for fear, where there was no fear.

7. 7

   Who will give out of Sion the salvation of Israel? when God shall bring back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.