Verse 2

The LORD looks down from heaven on all humanity to see if there is anyone who understands, anyone who seeks after God.

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  • Ps 33:13-14 : 13 From heaven the Lord looks down; He sees all the children of men. 14 From His dwelling place, He watches all who live on the earth.
  • Gen 6:12 : 12 God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all flesh had ruined their way on the earth.
  • 2 Chr 19:3 : 3 But there is some good in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart to seek God.
  • Rom 3:11 : 11 "There is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God."
  • Heb 11:6 : 6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever comes to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
  • Dan 12:10 : 10 Many will be purified, made spotless, and refined; but the wicked will continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand.
  • Matt 13:15 : 15 For the heart of this people has grown dull; they can barely hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise, they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, turn back to me, and I would heal them.
  • Prov 9:4 : 4 "Whoever is simple, let them turn in here! To those who lack understanding, she says:
  • Prov 9:16 : 16 "Whoever is simple, let them turn in here! To those who lack understanding, she says:
  • Isa 8:19 : 19 When they say to you, 'Consult the mediums and the spiritists who whisper and mutter,' shouldn’t a people consult their God? Should they inquire of the dead on behalf of the living?
  • Isa 27:11 : 11 When its boughs are dry, they are broken; women come and light them on fire. For this is a people without understanding; therefore, their Maker will not have compassion on them, and their Creator will not show them favor.
  • Isa 55:6 : 6 Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near.
  • Isa 63:15 : 15 Look down from heaven and see, from your holy and glorious dwelling. Where are your zeal and your might? Your tenderness and compassion are withheld from us.
  • Isa 64:1 : 1 Oh, that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence—
  • Jer 4:22 : 22 For my people are foolish; they do not know me. They are senseless children and have no understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they do not know how to do good.
  • Lam 3:50 : 50 until the LORD looks down and sees from heaven.
  • Ps 69:32 : 32 This will please the LORD more than an ox, or a bull with horns and hooves.
  • Ps 82:5 : 5 They do not know nor do they understand; they wander in darkness. All the foundations of the earth are shaken.
  • Ps 92:6 : 6 How great are Your works, O LORD! How profound are Your thoughts!
  • Ps 102:19-20 : 19 Let this be written for a future generation, so that a people yet to be created may praise the LORD. 20 For he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the LORD observed the earth,
  • Ps 107:43 : 43 Let whoever is wise heed these things and consider the lovingkindness of the LORD.
  • Prov 2:9 : 9 Then you will understand righteousness, justice, and integrity—the entire good path.
  • Prov 8:5 : 5 Understand prudence, you simple ones; and you fools, gain a discerning heart.
  • 2 Chr 30:19 : 19 who sets their heart on seeking God—the LORD, the God of their ancestors—even if they are not clean according to the rules of the sanctuary.'
  • Gen 11:5 : 5 But the LORD came down to see the city and the tower that the people were building.
  • Gen 18:21 : 21 'I will go down now and see if what they have done matches the outcry that has come to Me. If not, I will know.'