Key Figures — Psalms 14

3 figures

1. David

   Author of the Psalm, King of Israel.

   David, as the psalmist, laments the folly and corruption of those who deny God, contrasting them with the righteous who seek God.

   Related passages

   • 1 Samuel 13:14 (David as a man after God's own heart)
   • Acts 13:22 (David's faithfulness and role in God's plan)

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2. The Fool

   Represents those who deny God and live in corruption.

   The fool is described as one who says in his heart, 'There is no God,' leading to corrupt and abominable deeds.

   Related passages

   • Romans 1:21-22 (The folly of denying God)
   • Proverbs 1:7 (The fear of the Lord as the beginning of knowledge)

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3. The Righteous

   Those who seek God and are contrasted with the wicked.

   The righteous are depicted as those who understand and seek God, in contrast to the corrupt who do not call upon the Lord.

   Related passages

   • Psalm 1:6 (The Lord knows the way of the righteous)
   • Matthew 5:6 (Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness)

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