Psalms 14:2

KJV1611 – Modern English

The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any who understood and sought God.

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Other Translations

  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Jehovah{H3068} looked down{H8259} from heaven{H8064} upon the children{H1121} of men,{H120} To see{H7200} if there{H3426} were any that did understand,{H7919} That did seek{H1875} after God.{H430}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    The LORD{H3068} looked down{H8259}{(H8689)} from heaven{H8064} upon the children{H1121} of men{H120}, to see{H7200}{(H8800)} if there{H3426} were any that did understand{H7919}{(H8688)}, and seek{H1875}{(H8802)} God{H430}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    The LORDE loked downe fro heaue vpo the children of men, to se yf there were eny, that wolde vnderstonde & seke after God. But they are all gone out of the waye, they are alltogether become vnprofitable: there is none that doth good, no not one.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    The Lord looked downe from heauen vpon the children of men, to see if there were any that would vnderstand, and seeke God.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    God loked downe from heauen vpon the children of men: to see yf there were any that did vnderstande and seke after the Lorde.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, [and] seek God.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Yahweh looked down from heaven on the children of men, To see if there were any who did understand, Who did seek after God.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Jehovah from the heavens Hath looked on the sons of men, To see if there is a wise one -- seeking God.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Jehovah looked down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any that did understand, That did seek after God.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Jehovah looked down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any that did understand, That did seek after God.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    The Lord was looking down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who had wisdom, searching after God.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Yahweh looked down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who did understand, who did seek after God.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The LORD looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

Referenced Verses

  • Ps 33:13-14 : 13 The LORD looks from heaven; he sees all the children of men. 14 From the place of his dwelling, he looks upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
  • Gen 6:12 : 12 And God looked upon the earth, and indeed it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth.
  • 2 Chr 19:3 : 3 Nevertheless, there are good things found in you, in that you have removed the groves out of the land and have prepared your heart to seek God.
  • Rom 3:11 : 11 'There is none who understands, there is none who seeks after God.'
  • Heb 11:6 : 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
  • Dan 12:10 : 10 Many shall be purified, made white, and refined; but the wicked shall act wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand.
  • Matt 13:15 : 15 For this people's heart has become callous; they hardly 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, and turn, and I would heal them.
  • Prov 9:4 : 4 Whoever is simple, let him turn in here: as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,
  • Prov 9:16 : 16 Whoever is simple, let him turn in here: and as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,
  • Isa 8:19 : 19 And when they say to you, Seek those who have familiar spirits, and wizards that whisper and mutter: should not a people seek their God? for the living to the dead?
  • Isa 27:11 : 11 When its boughs are withered, they shall be broken off: the women come and set them on fire; for it is a people of no understanding: therefore He who made them will not have mercy on them, and He who formed them will show them no 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 behold from the habitation of your holiness and of your glory: where is your zeal and your strength, the yearning of your heart and your mercies toward me? Are they restrained?
  • Isa 64:1 : 1 Oh that you would rend the heavens, that you would come down, that the mountains might flow down at your presence,
  • Jer 4:22 : 22 For my people are foolish, they have not known me; they are senseless children, and they have no understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.
  • Lam 3:50 : 50 Until the LORD looks down and sees from heaven.
  • Ps 69:32 : 32 The humble shall see this and be glad; and your heart shall live that seek God.
  • Ps 82:5 : 5 They do not know, nor do they understand; they walk in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
  • Ps 92:6 : 6 A senseless man does not know, nor does a fool understand this.
  • Ps 102:19-20 : 19 For he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven the LORD viewed the earth, 20 To hear the groaning of the prisoner, to release those appointed to death,
  • Ps 107:43 : 43 Whoever is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.
  • Prov 2:9 : 9 Then you will understand righteousness and judgment and equity; yes, every good path.
  • Prov 8:5 : 5 O simple ones, understand wisdom; and you fools, be of an understanding heart.
  • 2 Chr 30:19 : 19 That prepares his heart to seek God, the LORD God of his fathers, though he be not cleansed according to the purification of the sanctuary.
  • Gen 11:5 : 5 And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower which the sons of men had built.
  • Gen 18:21 : 21 I will go down now and see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry against it that has come to me; and if not, I will know.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    95%

    1 The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity; there is none who does good.

    2 God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any who understood, who sought God.

    3 Every one of them has turned back; they have altogether become filthy; there is none who does good, no, not one.

  • Ps 14:1
    84%

    1 The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they have done abominable deeds, there is none who does good.

  • Ps 33:13-14
    2 verses
    79%

    13 The LORD looks from heaven; he sees all the children of men.

    14 From the place of his dwelling, he looks upon all the inhabitants of the earth.

  • Rom 3:11-12
    2 verses
    79%

    11 'There is none who understands, there is none who seeks after God.'

    12 'They have all turned aside; they have together become unprofitable; there is none who does good, no, not one.'

  • Ps 14:3-4
    2 verses
    76%

    3 They have all turned aside, they have together become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one.

    4 Do all the workers of iniquity have no knowledge, who eat up my people as they eat bread, and do not call upon the LORD?

  • Ps 102:19
    76%

    19 For he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven the LORD viewed the earth,

  • Ps 113:6
    74%

    6 Who humbles Himself to behold the things that are in heaven and on the earth!

  • Ps 11:4
    73%

    4 The LORD is in His holy temple, the LORD's throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids test the children of men.

  • Lam 3:50
    72%

    50 Until the LORD looks down and sees from heaven.

  • Prov 28:5
    72%

    5 Evil people do not understand judgment, but those who seek the LORD understand all things.

  • Ps 139:23
    72%

    23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts;

  • Job 28:23-24
    2 verses
    71%

    23 God understands its way, and he knows its place.

    24 For he looks to the ends of the earth and sees under the whole heaven,

  • Ps 94:7-8
    2 verses
    71%

    7 Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it.

    8 Understand, you senseless among the people: and you fools, when will you be wise?

  • Gen 11:5
    71%

    5 And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower which the sons of men had built.

  • Jer 4:22-23
    2 verses
    71%

    22 For my people are foolish, they have not known me; they are senseless children, and they have no understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.

    23 I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was formless and empty; and the heavens, and they had no light.

  • Prov 15:3
    71%

    3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, watching the evil and the good.

  • Ps 115:2
    70%

    2 Why should the nations say, Where is now their God?

  • Ps 144:3
    70%

    3 LORD, what is man, that you take knowledge of him! Or the son of man, that you make account of him!

  • Job 28:28
    70%

    28 And to man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.'

  • Ps 139:1
    70%

    1 O LORD, You have searched me and known me.

  • Prov 15:11
    70%

    11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD; how much more, then, the hearts of the children of men?

  • Job 34:21
    70%

    21 For His eyes are upon the ways of man, and He sees all his goings.

  • Rom 1:19-20
    2 verses
    70%

    19 Because what may be known of God is manifest in them; for God has shown it to them.

    20 For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

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    70%

    27 So that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might feel for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us;

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    70%

    7 And saw among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man lacking understanding,

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    70%

    4 Do You have eyes of flesh? Or do You see as man sees?

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    69%

    12 Is not God in the height of heaven? And behold the height of the stars, how high they are!

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    69%

    11 And they say, How does God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?

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    69%

    34 He beholds all high things; he is a king over all the children of pride.

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    69%

    1 The transgression of the wicked speaks within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.

  • Ps 4:6
    69%

    6 There are many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift up the light of your countenance upon us.

  • Jer 17:10
    69%

    10 I the LORD search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his deeds.

  • Isa 29:15
    69%

    15 Woe to them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who sees us? and who knows us?

  • Prov 2:5
    69%

    5 Then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.

  • Jer 14:22
    69%

    22 Are there any among the idols of the nations that can cause rain? Or can the heavens give showers? Are You not He, O LORD our God? Therefore we will wait upon You, for You have made all these things.

  • Job 36:25
    69%

    25 Every man may see it; man may behold it from afar.

  • Ps 44:21
    69%

    21 Shall not God search this out? for He knows the secrets of the heart.

  • Prov 18:2
    69%

    2 A fool has no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may express itself.

  • Deut 32:19
    69%

    19 And when the LORD saw it, he abhorred them, because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters.

  • Ps 111:2
    69%

    2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out by all who have pleasure in them.

  • Ps 94:11
    69%

    11 The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.