Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. New Living Translation The LORD looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God. English Standard Version The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. Berean Standard Bible The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. King James Bible The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. New King James Version The LORD looks down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there are any who understand, who seek God. New American Standard Bible The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the sons of mankind To see if there are any who understand, Who seek God. NASB 1995 The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men To see if there are any who understand, Who seek after God. NASB 1977 The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men, To see if there are any who understand, Who seek after God. Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh looks down from heaven upon the sons of men To see if there is anyone who has insight, Anyone who seeks after God. Amplified Bible The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the children of men To see if there are any who understand (act wisely), Who [truly] seek after God, [longing for His wisdom and guidance]. Christian Standard Bible The LORD looks down from heaven on the human race to see if there is one who is wise, one who seeks God. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD looks down from heaven on the human race to see if there is one who is wise, one who seeks God. American Standard Version Jehovah looked down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any that did understand, That did seek after God. Contemporary English Version From heaven the LORD looks down to see if anyone is wise enough to search for him. English Revised Version The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek after God. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD looks down from heaven on Adam's descendants to see if there is anyone who acts wisely, if there is anyone who seeks help from God. Good News Translation The LORD looks down from heaven at us humans to see if there are any who are wise, any who worship him. International Standard Version The LORD looks down from the heavens upon humanity to see if anyone shows discernment as he searches for God. Majority Standard Bible The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. NET Bible The LORD looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God. New Heart English Bible The LORD looks down from heaven on the descendants of Adam, to see if there are any who are wise, who seek after God. Webster's Bible Translation The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. World English Bible Yahweh looked down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who understood, who sought after God. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH has looked from the heavens on the sons of men, "" To see if there is a wise one—seeking God. Young's Literal Translation Jehovah from the heavens Hath looked on the sons of men, To see if there is a wise one -- seeking God. Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah looked down from the heavens upon the sons of men, to see is there he understanding, seeking God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord hath looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there be any that understand and seek God. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The LORD looks down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if even one is wise, if even one seeks God. New Revised Standard Version The LORD looks down from heaven on humankind to see if there are any who are wise, who seek after God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any that did understand and seek God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH looked out from Heaven upon the children of men to see if there is any of understanding and seeking God. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD looked forth from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any man of understanding, that did seek after God. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord looked down from heaven upon the sons of men, to see if there were any that understood, or sought after god. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Fool Says There is No God1For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. 2The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. 3All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.… Cross References Romans 3:10-12 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. / There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. / All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” Psalm 53:2 God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. Ecclesiastes 7:20 Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. Isaiah 53:6 We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. Genesis 6:5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time. Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Job 15:14-16 What is man, that he should be pure, or one born of woman, that he should be righteous? / If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes, / how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water? 1 Kings 8:46 When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to his own land, whether far or near, 2 Chronicles 6:36 When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to a land far or near, Isaiah 64:6 Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”? Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 1:28-32 Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. / They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, / slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. ... Ephesians 2:1-3 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, / in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience. / All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath. 1 John 1:8-10 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. / If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. / If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us. Treasury of Scripture The LORD looked down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. The Lord Psalm 33:13,14 The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men… Psalm 102:19,20 For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth; … Genesis 6:12 And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. any Psalm 82:5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. Psalm 107:43 Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD. Proverbs 2:9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path. seek Psalm 69:32 The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God. 2 Chronicles 19:3 Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God. 2 Chronicles 30:19 That prepareth his heart to seek God, the LORD God of his fathers, though he be not cleansed according to the purification of the sanctuary. Jump to Previous Act Children Forth Heaven Heavens Looks Searching Seek Seeking Understand Understanding Wisdom Wise WiselyJump to Next Act Children Forth Heaven Heavens Looks Searching Seek Seeking Understand Understanding Wisdom Wise WiselyPsalm 14 1. David describes a natural man4. He convinces the wicked by the light of their conscience 7. He glories in the salvation of God The LORD looks down from heaven This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and His sovereign position over creation. The imagery of God looking down from heaven suggests His transcendence and authority. In biblical context, heaven is often depicted as God's dwelling place (Isaiah 66:1). This phrase also echoes Genesis 11:5, where God observes human actions from heaven, highlighting His active involvement in the world. Theologically, it underscores the belief that God is not distant but is aware of human affairs. upon the sons of men to see if any understand if any seek God Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDRefers to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, who is omniscient and omnipresent, observing humanity from His heavenly throne. 2. Heaven The divine realm where God resides, symbolizing His authority and perspective over the earth. 3. Sons of Men A term used to describe humanity in general, emphasizing human nature and the collective behavior of people. 4. Understanding In the Hebrew context, this refers to wisdom and discernment, particularly in spiritual matters. 5. Seeking God The act of pursuing a relationship with God, characterized by faith, obedience, and a desire to know Him. Teaching Points God's OmniscienceRecognize that God sees and knows all things, including the intentions and actions of every person. The Call to Seek God Understand that seeking God is a deliberate and ongoing pursuit, requiring dedication and a heart inclined towards Him. The Importance of Understanding Cultivate spiritual wisdom and discernment through prayer, study of Scripture, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. Humanity's Need for God Acknowledge the inherent sinfulness of humanity and the necessity of God's grace for true understanding and relationship with Him. Living with Divine Perspective Strive to live with an awareness of God's perspective, aligning your life with His will and purpose.(2) Looked down.--Literally, bent forward to look as from a window. (Comp. Song of Solomon 6:10.) Did understand.--Better, any man of understanding, in contrast with "fool," in Psalm 14:1, and certainly meaning one who regulates his conduct on the conviction of the existence of a holy and just God. Verse 2 - The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men. Corruption having reached such a height as it had, God, is represented as looking down from heaven with a special object - to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. To see, i.e., if among the crowd of the "abominable" doers spoken of in ver. 1 there were any of a better spirit, and possessed of understanding, and willing to seek after God. But it was in vain. The result of his scrutiny appears in the next verse.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDיְֽהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel looks down הִשְׁקִ֪יף (hiš·qîp̄) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8259: To overhang, look out or down from heaven מִשָּׁמַיִם֮ (miš·šā·ma·yim) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky upon עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the sons בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of men אָ֫דָ֥ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being to see לִ֭רְאוֹת (lir·’ō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7200: To see if any הֲיֵ֣שׁ (hă·yêš) Adverb Strong's 3426: Being, substance, existence, is understand, מַשְׂכִּ֑יל (maś·kîl) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7919: To be, circumspect, intelligent if any seek דֹּ֝רֵשׁ (dō·rêš) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship God. אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Psalm 14:2 NIVPsalm 14:2 NLT Psalm 14:2 ESV Psalm 14:2 NASB Psalm 14:2 KJV Psalm 14:2 BibleApps.com Psalm 14:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 14:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 14:2 French Bible Psalm 14:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 14:2 Yahweh looked down from heaven (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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