Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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 The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is none who does good. 2 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. 3 They have all gone aside. They have together become corrupt. There is none who does good, no, not one.
Names
Cross References
Genesis 6:12
God saw the earth, and saw that it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth.
2 Chronicles 19:3
Nevertheless there are good things found in you, in that you have put away the Asheroth out of the land, and have set your heart to seek God."
Psalm 33:13-14
The LORD looks from heaven. He sees all the sons of men.
Genesis 11:5
The LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men built.
Genesis 18:21
I will go down now, and see whether their deeds are as bad as the reports which have come to me. If not, I will know."
2 Chronicles 30:19
who sets his heart to seek God, the LORD, the God of his fathers, even if they aren't clean according to the purification of the sanctuary."
Psalm 69:32
The humble have seen it, and are glad. You who seek after God, let your heart live.
Psalm 82:5
They do not know, neither do they understand. They walk back and forth in darkness. All the foundations of the earth are shaken.
Psalm 92:6
A senseless man doesn't know, neither does a fool understand this:
Psalm 102:19-20
For he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary. From heaven, the LORD looked at the earth;
Psalm 107:43
Whoever is wise will pay attention to these things. They will consider the loving kindnesses of the LORD.
Proverbs 2:9
Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.
Proverbs 8:5
You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.
Proverbs 9:4
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here." As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
Proverbs 9:16
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here." as for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
Isaiah 8:19
When they tell you, "Consult with the spirits of the dead and familiar spirits who chirp and who mutter. Shouldn't a people consult with their gods, by consulting the dead on behalf of the living?"
Isaiah 27:11
When its boughs are withered, they will be broken off. The women will come and set them on fire, for they are a people of no understanding. Therefore he who made them will not have compassion on them, and he who formed them will show them no favor.
Isaiah 55:6
Seek the LORD while he may be found; call you on him while he is near:
Isaiah 63:15
Look down from heaven, and see from the habitation of your holiness and of your glory: where are your zeal and your mighty acts? the yearning of your heart and your compassion is restrained toward me.
Isaiah 64:1
Oh that you would tear the heavens, that you would come down, that the mountains might quake at your presence,
Jeremiah 4:22
"For my people are foolish, they do not know me. They are foolish children, and they have no understanding. They are skillful in doing evil, but to do good they have no knowledge."
Lamentations 3:50
until the LORD looks down and sees from heaven.
Daniel 12:10
Many shall be purified, cleansed and refined; but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand.
Matthew 13:15
for this people's heart has grown callous, and their ears are dull of hearing, and they have closed their eyes; or else perhaps they might perceive with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their heart, and should turn again; and I would heal them.'
Romans 3:11
There is no one who understands. There is no one who seeks after God.
Hebrews 11:6
Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.