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].

I sought the Lord [on the authority of His word], and He answered me,
And delivered me from all my fears.

Yet he passed away, and lo, he was no more;
I sought him, but he could not be found.

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].

When He killed [some of] them, then those remaining sought Him,
And they returned [to Him] and searched diligently for God [for a time].

O God, arrogant and insolent men have risen up against me;
A band of violent men have sought my life,
And they have not set You before them.

Great are the works of the Lord,
Studied by all those who delight in them.

With all my heart I have sought You, [inquiring of You and longing for You];
Do not let me wander from Your commandments [neither through ignorance nor by willful disobedience].

And I will walk at liberty,
For I seek and deeply long for Your precepts.

I am Yours, save me [as Your own];
For I have [diligently] sought Your precepts and required them [as my greatest need].