Psalms 53:2
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.”
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“God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.”
King James Version · Public Domain“God 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“God from the heavens looked on the sons of men, To see if there be an understanding one, <FI>One<Fi> seeking God.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Psalms 53:2 — 14 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 4:6Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
- 1 Chronicles 28:9As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
- 2 Chronicles 15:2So he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.
- 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.”
- Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
- Psalms 10:4In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God.
- 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.
- Psalms 27:8My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.
- Psalms 33:13The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.
- Psalms 102:19For He looked down from the heights of His sanctuary; the LORD gazed out from heaven to earth
- Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
- Isaiah 55:6Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
- Jeremiah 16:17For My eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from My face, and their guilt is not concealed from My eyes.
- Jeremiah 23:24“Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD.
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