Parallel Verses
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 King James verseion
God looked down from Heaven on the sons of mankind to see if any was discerning, who was seeking 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
([Psalm of David]) The fool has said in his heart: There is no God (Jehovah)*. They are corrupt and have done abominable (detestable) iniquity. There are none who do good. (*Possible deliberate scribal change from YHWH to Elohim)
2
To see if there is
Who
Cross References
2 Chronicles 15:2
Azariah went to Asa and said: Listen to me Asa and all you men from Judah and Benjamin. Jehovah is with you when you are with him. If you will dedicate your lives to serve him, he will accept you. But if you abandon him, he will abandon you.
Deuteronomy 4:6
Carefully obey the laws. For this will show your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations. They will hear all these statutes and say: 'Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.'
1 Chronicles 28:9
You my son Solomon, learn to know your father's God. Serve Jehovah wholeheartedly and willingly because he searches every heart and understands every thought we have. If you dedicate your life to serving him, he will accept you. On the other hand if you abandon him, he will reject you from then on.
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.
Job 28:28
To man he said: 'Respect for Jehovah is wisdom! To stay away from evil is understanding.'
Psalm 10:4
In his arrogant attitude he does not search for God. His faulty reasoning concludes: There is no God.
Psalm 11:4
Jehovah is in his holy temple. Jehovah's throne is in heaven. His eyes see. They examine the sons of men.
Psalm 27:8
You said: Seek my face (look for me) (my presence). My heart said to you, O Jehovah, I will look for you.
Psalm 33:13-14
Jehovah looks from heaven. He sees all the sons of men.
Psalm 102:19
He looked down from his holy height. Jehovah gazed upon the earth from heaven.
Psalm 111:10
The respect and reverence for Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. All who obey his commandments show good sense (insight) and understanding. His praise endures (continues) forever.
Isaiah 55:6
Seek Jehovah while he may be found. Call on him while he is near.
Jeremiah 16:17
I see everything that they do. They cannot hide anything from me. Their wickedness cannot be hidden; I can see it.
Jeremiah 23:24
Can a man hide himself in hiding places so I do not see him? asks Jehovah. Do I not fill the heavens and the earth? Declares Jehovah.