Psalms 14:3 Meaning and Explanation
“They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalm reports that God finds universal human failure—all have turned away and become morally defiled.
The Context of Psalms 14:3
The divine survey reveals universal human failure.
What Does Psalms 14:3 Mean?
'Gone aside' describes deliberate turning away from God's path. The word conveys both deviation and rebellion—not accidental straying but willful departure. The verdict is comprehensive: 'all together' have become filthy, emphasizing collective moral corruption rather than isolated instances of sin. This speaks to a universal human condition rather than the actions of a few.
The absolute statement—'none that doeth good, no, not one'—reflects the psalmist's conviction about human depravity apart from God. This diagnosis shapes the entire psalm's argument. The repetition ('none...not one') stresses that the problem has no exceptions and cannot be overcome by human merit alone.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 14:3
What does Psalms 14:3 mean?
The psalm reports that God finds universal human failure—all have turned away and become morally defiled.
What is the context of Psalms 14:3?
The divine survey reveals universal human failure.