S – The fool says in his heart, “There’s no God.” They are corrupt, and they do vile deeds. There is no one who does good. ² God looks down from heaven on the human race to see if there is one who is wise, one who seeks God. 

Psalms 53:1–2 CSB

O – Commentary:

David received a revelation of God’s view of the human race: they are all fools. His summary description is in this verse: the fool believes there is no God; thus his life is corrupt and vile (i.e., abominable to God). In fact no one … does good.

53:2–3. He then reported the details of this revelation. God investigates the human race to see if there is one prudent person, but the search is fruitless. The entire

 Allen P. Ross, “Psalms,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 834.

A – The “vile, wicked, stupid and irreverent” person says “There is no God.” What a strong reminder that our human nature is sinful.  God looks for those who choose him and want a different life.  We recognize that on our own we cannot do it.  But, when we find God, He is the one who changes us from a fool to a wise man.

R – Heavenly Father, we worship and surrender to you today.  We reject the description of being foolish and choose the wisdom in acknowledging your rightful place in our lives.  We want our relationship with you to model an “all in” attitude of love with you.