Psalms 14:2

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“The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.”

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BSBPD

“The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“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 · Public Domain
YLTPD

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

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 14:2 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 6:12And God looked upon the earth and saw that it was corrupt; for all living creatures on the earth had corrupted their ways.
  2. Genesis 11:5Then the LORD came down to see the city and the tower that the sons of men were building.
  3. Genesis 18:21I will go down to see if their actions fully justify the outcry that has reached Me. If not, I will find out.”
  4. 2 Chronicles 19:3However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.”
  5. 2 Chronicles 30:19who sets his heart on seeking God—the LORD, the God of his fathers—even if he is not cleansed according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.”
  6. Job 15:14What is man, that he should be pure, or one born of woman, that he should be righteous?
  7. Psalms 11:4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.
  8. Psalms 33:13The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.
  9. Psalms 69:32The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived!
  10. Psalms 82:5They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
  11. Psalms 92:6A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand,
  12. Psalms 102:19For He looked down from the heights of His sanctuary; the LORD gazed out from heaven to earth
  13. Psalms 107:43Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.
  14. Proverbs 2:9Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path.
  15. Proverbs 8:5O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.
  16. Proverbs 9:4“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
  17. Proverbs 9:16“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
  18. Isaiah 8:19When men tell you to consult the spirits of the dead and the spiritists who whisper and mutter, shouldn’t a people consult their God instead? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living?
  19. Isaiah 27:11When its limbs are dry, they are broken off. Women come and use them for kindling; for this is a people without understanding. Therefore their Maker has no compassion on them, and their Creator shows them no favor.
  20. Isaiah 55:6Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
  21. Isaiah 63:15Look down from heaven and see, from Your holy and glorious habitation. Where are Your zeal and might? Your yearning and compassion for me are restrained.
  22. Isaiah 64:1If only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence,
  23. Jeremiah 4:22“For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.”
  24. Jeremiah 5:1“Go up and down the streets of Jerusalem. Look now and take note; search her squares. If you can find a single person, anyone who acts justly, anyone who seeks the truth, then I will forgive the city.

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