Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
God looked down from Heaven on the sons of mankind to see if any was discerning, who was seeking God.
New American Standard Bible
To see if there is
Who
King James Version
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
Holman Bible
to see if there is one who is wise,
one who seeks God.
International Standard Version
God looks down from the heavens upon humanity to see if anyone shows discernment as he searches for God.
A Conservative Version
God looked down from heaven upon the sons of men, to see if there were any who understood, who seek after God.
American Standard Version
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any that did understand, That did seek after God.
Amplified
God has looked down from heaven upon the children of men
To see if there is anyone who understands,
Who seeks after God [who requires Him, who longs for Him as essential to life].
Bible in Basic English
God was looking down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who had wisdom, searching after God.
Darby Translation
God 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
God from the heavens looked forth upon the sons of man to see if there is he understanding, seeking God.
King James 2000
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
God looks down from heaven upon the children of humankind to see whether there is one who has insight, one who seeks God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that would understand, or seek after God.
NET Bible
God looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.
New Heart English Bible
God looks down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there are any who understood, who seek after God.
The Emphasized Bible
God, out of the heavens, looked down upon the sons of men, - To see whether there was one that showed wisdom, Enquiring after God.
Webster
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
World English Bible
God looks down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there are any who understood, who seek after God.
Youngs Literal Translation
God from the heavens looked on the sons of men, To see if there be an understanding one, One seeking God.
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 53:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
There Is None Who Does Good
1 To the Chief Musician on Mahalath. A contemplation. A Psalm of David. The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They acted corruptly, and have worked out abominable wickedness; there is not one doing good. 2 God looked down from Heaven on the sons of mankind to see if any was discerning, who was seeking God. 3 Every one has turned away; they have altogether become filthy; not one is doing good, no, not even one.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 15:2
And he went out to meet Asa, and said to him, Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin. Jehovah is with you while you are with Him. And if you seek Him, He will be found by you. But if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.
Deuteronomy 4:6
And you shall keep and do them, for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
1 Chronicles 28:9
And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind. For Jehovah searches all hearts and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you. But if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.
2 Chronicles 19:3
But there are good things found in you, in that you have taken away the Asherahs out of the land and have prepared your heart to seek God.
Job 28:28
And to man He said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom! And to depart from evil is understanding!
Psalm 10:4
Through the pride of his face the wicked will not seek Him; There is no God in all his schemes.
Psalm 11:4
Jehovah is in His holy temple; Jehovah's throne is in Heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids examine the children of men.
Psalm 27:8
My heart says to You, Seek my face; Your face, O Jehovah, I will seek;
Psalm 33:13-14
Jehovah looks down from Heaven; He beholds all the sons of mankind.
Psalm 102:19
For He has looked down from the height of His sanctuary; from Heaven Jehovah beheld the earth;
Psalm 111:10
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; all practicing them have good understanding; His praise stands forever.
Isaiah 55:6
Seek Jehovah while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
Jeremiah 16:17
For My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from My face, nor is their iniquity hidden from My eyes.
Jeremiah 23:24
Can anyone hide himself in secret places so that I shall not see him? says Jehovah. Do I not fill the heavens and earth? says Jehovah.