Psalms 14 - Introduction

A.M. 2944. B.C. 1060.

On whatever occasion this Psalm was written, or whether on any particular occasion, the design of it seems evidently to have been to describe and bewail the horrible wickedness and depravity of the human race. Accordingly, a part of it is quoted by St. Paul, Romans 3:10, &c., to prove that both Jews and Gentiles are all under sin, and that all the world are guilty before God. We have the atheism and corruption of mankind, 1-3. An expostulation with sinners, 4-6. A prayer for the salvation of God. 7.