Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

For He looked down from His holy height;
From heaven the Lord gazed upon the earth,

King James Version

For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth;

Holman Bible

He looked down from His holy heights—
the Lord gazed out from heaven to earth

International Standard Version

For when he looked down from his holy heights the LORD looked over the earth from heaven

A Conservative Version

For he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary. From heaven LORD beheld the earth,

American Standard Version

For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; From heaven did Jehovah behold the earth;

Amplified


For He looked down from His holy height [of His sanctuary],
From heaven the Lord gazed on the earth,

Darby Translation

For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from the heavens hath Jehovah beheld the earth,

Julia Smith Translation

For be looked forth from the height of his holy place; from the heavens Jehovah looked upon the earth;

King James 2000

For he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth;

Lexham Expanded Bible

that he looked down from his holy height. Yahweh looked from heaven over [the] earth

Modern King James verseion

For He has looked down from the height of His sanctuary; from Heaven Jehovah beheld the earth;

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

For he looketh down from his sanctuary; out of the heaven doth the LORD behold the earth,

NET Bible

For he will look down from his sanctuary above; from heaven the Lord will look toward earth,

New Heart English Bible

For he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary. From heaven, the LORD looked at the earth;

The Emphasized Bible

That he looked down, out of his holy height, Yahweh, from the heavens unto the earth, directed his gaze; -

Webster

For he hath looked down from the hight of his sanctuary; from heaven hath the LORD beheld the earth;

World English Bible

For he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary. From heaven, Yahweh saw the earth;

Youngs Literal Translation

For He hath looked From the high place of His sanctuary. Jehovah from heaven unto earth looked attentively,

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Context Readings

Affliction In Light Of Eternity

18 This will be written for the generation to come: That a people yet to be created may praise Jehovah. 19 For He looked down from His holy height;
From heaven the Lord gazed upon the earth,
20 He heard the groaning of the prisoner, to set free those who were doomed to death.

Cross References

Deuteronomy 26:15

Look down from your holy place in heaven and bless your people Israel. Bless the ground you have given us, a land flowing with milk and honey, as you swore to our fathers.'

Psalm 14:2

Jehovah looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there is anyone who acts wisely, if there is anyone who seeks help from God.

1 Kings 8:39

hear their prayer. Listen to them in your home in heaven, help them and forgive them. You alone know the thoughts of the human heart. Deal with each person, as he deserves,

1 Kings 8:43

Listen to him and give him his desire. Let all the peoples of the earth know about your name. Let them worship you as your people Israel, and that they may see that this house which I have built is truly named by your name.

2 Chronicles 16:9

The eyes of Jehovah keep close watch over the entire world. He gives strength (shows His strength) to (in behalf of) those whose hearts are loyal to him. You have acted foolishly! Therefore from now on you will always be at war.

Job 22:12

Is not God high in the heavens? See the highest stars, how eminent they are!

Psalm 33:13-14

Jehovah looks from heaven. He sees all the sons of men.

Hebrews 8:1-2

Here is a summary of the things we are discussing: We have this kind of high priest. He sat down at the right hand of the throne of the majesty in heaven.

Hebrews 9:23-24

It was necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these. But the heavenly things should be cleansed with better sacrifices than these.

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