Psalm 14 (A fresh translation)
In their heart a fool says, "There is no God"; 
 they act dishonestly, doing unspeakable deeds. 
There is no one doing good.
The LORD looks to all humanity to see if any shows insight,
 to see if any seek God.
But there is disregard for the holy; 
 and corruption is their way of life.
There is no one doing good, no one.
"Have they no understanding? 
 They act unjustly and are devouring my people:
 they satisfy only themselves, but do not call on the LORD."
A time will come when they shall tremble in great fear,
 for God is with the generation of the righteous.
The fool seeks to confound the hopes of the poor,
 but their refuge is the LORD.
Who is there in Zion to bring deliverance to Israel?
When the LORD has restored the fortunes of Israel
 Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will be glad. 

PSALM 14    (A Version for Today)
A fool says, "There is no God";
  acts dishonestly, and does unspeakable deeds:
no one is doing good.
The LORD of heaven looks upon all humanity 
to see if any exercise wisdom,
to see if any seek God.
Everyone has gone astray, all of the community is corrupt;
no one is doing good � absolutely no one!
Don't they understand?
By their unjust acts they satisfy themselves;
they devour people as bread,
 and they do not call on the LORD.
But they will be in terror,
because God is among those who live godly lives.
The fool will confound the hopes of the poor,
but the LORD is their refuge.
Who is there in Zion to bring deliverance to Israel?
When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people
 Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad! 

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HYMN SUGGESTIONS FOR SUNDAY 24 - YEAR C
Abide with me	TIS 586	AHB 502
All who love and serve your city	TIS 634	AHB 562
Come you people, come adore him	TIS 101	AHB 5
Father of peace and God of love	TIS 482	AHB 407
Father, Lord of all Creation	TIS 631	AHB 567
Fold to your heart your sister and your brother	TIS 587	AHB 503
Glorious things of you are spoken	TIS 446	AHB 374
God has spoken by his prophets	TIS 158	AHB 92
God moves in a mysterious way	TIS 126	AHB 54
Great God, your Spirit, like the wind	TIS 416	SA 41
Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy	TIS 613	AHB 546
Now to him who loved us	TIS 771	AHB 576
Robe yourself, my soul, with gladness	TIS 503	AHB 424
Serve you the Lord, heart filled with gladnes	TIS 60	AHB 100
There's a wideness in God's mercy	TIS 136	AHB 72
When Christ was lifted from the earth	TIS 248	SA 93
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness	TIS 454	AHB 382
JEREMIAH 4:11-12, 22-28
Come to be our hope, Lord Jesus	TIS 688
God of Jeremiah grieving	TIS 679
PSALM 14
Come down, O love divine	TIS 398	AHB 310
Praise my soul, the King of heaven	TIS 134	AHB 68
1 TIMOTHY 1:12-17
Father, whose everlasting love	TIS 213	AHB 142
Give to our God immortal praise	TIS 84	AHB 43
Immortal, invisible, God only wise	TIS 143	AHB 80
Join all the glorious names of wisdom,love	TIS 205	AHB 135
King of glory, King of peace	TIS 201	AHB 129
LUKE 15:1-10
All people that on earth do dwell	TIS 59	AHB 10
Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice	TIS 196
I need you Lord, for I have seen	TIS 625
I will sing a wondrous story	TIS 233	AHB 173
In great thanksgiving	TIS 632
Praise with joy the world's creator	TIS 179
The king of love my shepherd is	TIS 145	AHB 81