Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
To see if there are any who
Who
King James Version
The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
Holman Bible
to see if there is one who is wise,
one who seeks God.
International Standard Version
The LORD looks down from the heavens upon humanity to see if anyone shows discernment as he searches for God.
A Conservative Version
LORD looked down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if there were any who understood, who sought after 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.
Amplified
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].
Bible in Basic English
The Lord was looking down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who had wisdom, searching after God.
Darby Translation
Jehovah looked down from the heavens upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
Julia Smith Translation
Jehovah looked down from the heavens upon the sons of men, to see is there he understanding, seeking God.
King James 2000
The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Yahweh looks down from heaven upon the children of humankind to see whether there is one who has insight, one who cares about God.
Modern King James verseion
Jehovah looked down from Heaven on the sons of men, to see if there were any who understood and sought God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that would understand and seek after 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 looked down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who did understand, who did seek after God.
The Emphasized Bible
Yahweh, out of the heavens, looked down over the sons of men, - to see whether there was one that showed wisdom, enquiring after God: -
Webster
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 did understand, who did seek after God.
Youngs Literal Translation
Jehovah from the heavens Hath looked on the sons of men, To see if there is a wise one -- seeking God.
Themes
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Without understanding
Iniquity » The workers of iniquity
Seeking God » None, by nature, are found to be engaged in
Seeking God » The wicked » Are gone out of the way of
Sin » There not being a single person who does not sin
The fruit of righteousness » There being none that are righteous
References
Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 14:2
Prayers for Psalm 14:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Portrait Of Sinners
1
([Psalm of David]) The fool says in his heart: There is no God (Jehovah) (Psalm 10:4). They are corrupt. They do disgusting things. No one does good things.
2
To see if there are any who
Who
Names
Cross References
Genesis 6:12
God saw how corrupt the earth had become. All the people on earth had corrupted their ways.
2 Chronicles 19:3
Regardless of this, there is some good in you. You have removed all the symbols of the goddess Asherah that people worshiped. You have tried to follow God's will.
Psalm 33:13-14
Jehovah looks from heaven. He sees all the sons of men.
Genesis 11:5
But Jehovah came down to see the city and the tower that the men were building.
Genesis 18:21
I will go down now and see whether they have done the bad things I have been told. Then I will know.
2 Chronicles 30:19
who have their hearts set on dedicating their lives to serve God. May Jehovah the God of their ancestors do this for those who are not clean as required for the holy place.
Psalm 69:32
The humble have seen it and are glad. And you, who seek after God, let your heart live.
Psalm 82:5
Wicked people do not know or understand anything. As they walk around in the dark, all the foundations of the earth shake.
Psalm 92:6
A stupid (senseless) person cannot know and a fool cannot understand.
Psalm 102:19-20
He looked down from his holy height. Jehovah gazed upon the earth from heaven.
Psalm 107:43
Let those who think they are wise pay attention to these things so they will understand the loving kindness of Jehovah.
Proverbs 2:9
You will understand righteousness and justice. You will have equity and every good course in life.
Proverbs 8:5
O you simple ones, understand wisdom and, you fools, be of an understanding heart.
Proverbs 9:4
Who is simple? Let him turn in here! He who lacks understanding, she says to him,
Proverbs 9:16
Let the inexperienced (naive) one come in here, and to the person who lacks understanding she says:
Isaiah 8:19
People will say to you: Ask for help from the mediums and the fortunetellers, who whisper and mutter. Should people ask their God for help instead? Why should they ask the dead to help the living?
Isaiah 27:11
When its twigs are dry, they are broken off and women come and make fires with them. For they have no understanding (discernment). Their Maker has no compassion on them, and their Creator shows them no favor.
Isaiah 55:6
Seek Jehovah while he may be found. Call on him while he is near.
Isaiah 63:15
Look down and see from heaven, from your holy and beautiful dwelling. Where is your determination (zeal) and might? Where is the longing of your heart and your compassion? Do not hold back.
Isaiah 64:1
O that you would split open the heavens and come down! The mountains would quake at your presence.
Jeremiah 4:22
My people are fools. They do not know me. They are stupid people. They do not understand. They are experts in doing wrong, and they do not know how to do good.
Lamentations 3:50
Jehovah looks down and sees from heaven.
Daniel 12:10
Many will purify themselves, and make themselves white, and be refined. The wicked will do wickedly and none of the wicked will understand. Those who are wise will understand!
Matthew 13:15
The heart of this people is callous and dull. Their ears are plugged. They cannot hear. They closed their eyes and cannot see. They cannot see nor hear nor understand with their heart. They should turn around and I would heal them.'
Romans 3:11
There is no one who has insight. No one seeks God!
Hebrews 11:6
Without faith it is impossible to please God. He who comes to God must believe that he is and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.