"Only a fool would say to himself,

'There is no God.'

And why does he say it?

Because of his wicked heart, his dark and evil deeds.

His life is corroded with sin."

~ Psalm 53:1 LAB

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Bible Commentary:  "People may say there is no God in order to cover their sin, to have an excuse to continue in sin, and/or to ignore the Judge in order to avoid the judgment. A 'fool' is not necessarily lacking intelligence; many atheists and unbelievers are highly learned. Fools are people who reject God."

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