Psalms 14 — Jamieson–Fausset–Brown
14:1
1. Sinners are termed "fools," because they think and act contrary to right reason (Ge 34:7; Jos 7:15; Psa 39:8; 74:18, 22). in his heart--to himself (Ge 6:12).
14:2
2. looked--in earnest enquiry. understand--as opposed to "fool" [Psa 14:1].
14:3
3. filthy--literally, "spoiled," or, "soured," "corrupted" (Job 15:16; Ro 3:12).
14:4–6
4-6. Their conduct evinces indifference rather than ignorance of God; for when He appears in judgment, they are stricken with great fear. who eat up my people--to express their beastly fury (Pr 30:14; Ha 3:14). To "call on the Lord" is to worship Him.
14:7
7. captivity--denotes any great evil. Zion--God's abode, from which He revealed His purposes of mercy, as He now does by the Church (compare Psa 3:4; 20:2), and which He rules and in which He does all other things for the good of His people (Ep 1:22).