Psalm 14:2 Parallel Translations

The LORD looks down from heaven on Adam's descendants to see if there is anyone who acts wisely, if there is anyone who seeks help from God.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

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

DBY:

Jehovah looked down from the heavens upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.

ERV:

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

JPS:

The LORD looked forth from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any man of understanding, that did seek after God.

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

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

Psalm 14:2 Cross References

XREF:

1 Chronicles 22:19 "Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise, therefore, and build the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy vessels of God into the house that is to be built for the name of the LORD."

Psalm 33:13 The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men;

Psalm 33:14 From His dwelling place He looks out On all the inhabitants of the earth,

Psalm 92:6 A senseless man has no knowledge, Nor does a stupid man understand this:

Psalm 102:19 For He looked down from His holy height; From heaven the LORD gazed upon the earth, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

14:2 Looked - God knoweth all things without any enquiry: but he speaks after the manner of men. Upon - Upon the whole Israelitish nation, and upon all mankind for he speaks of all except his people, and the righteous ones, who are opposed to these, ver.4,5.

MHC:

14:1-7 A description of the depravity of human nature, and the deplorable corruption of a great part of mankind. - The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. The sinner here described is an atheist, one that saith there is no Judge or Governor of the world, no Providence ruling over the affairs of men. He says this in his heart. He cannot satisfy himself that there is none, but wishes there were none, and pleases himself that it is possible there may be none; he is willing to think there is none. This sinner is a fool; he is simple and unwise, and this is evidence of it: he is wicked and profane, and this is the cause. The word of God is a discerner of these thoughts. No man will say, There is no God, till he is so hardened in sin, that it is become his interest that there should be none to call him to an account. The disease of sin has infected the whole race of mankind. They are all gone aside, there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Whatever good is in any of the children of men, or is done by them, it is not of themselves, it is God's work in them. They are gone aside from the right way of their duty, the way that leads to happiness, and are turned into the paths of the destroyer. Let us lament the corruption of our nature, and see what need we have of the grace of God: let us not marvel that we are told we must be born again. And we must not rest in any thing short of union with Christ, and a new creation to holiness by his Spirit. The psalmist endeavours to convince sinners of the evil and danger of their way, while they think themselves very wise, and good, and safe. Their wickedness is described. Those that care not for God's people, for God's poor, care not for God himself. People run into all manner of wickedness, because they do not call upon God for his grace. What good can be expected from those that live without prayer? But those that will not fear God, may be made to fear at the shaking of a leaf. All our knowledge of the depravity of human nature should endear to us salvation out of Zion. But in heaven alone shall the whole company of the redeemed rejoice fully, and for evermore. The world is bad; oh that the Messiah would come and change its character! There is universal corruption; oh for the times of reformation! The triumphs of Zion's King will be the joys of Zion's children. The second coming of Christ, finally to do away the dominion of sin and Satan, will be the completing of this salvation, which is the hope, and will be the joy of every Israelite indeed. With this assurance we should comfort ourselves and one another, under the sins of sinners and sufferings of saints.

CONC:

Act Forth Heaven Heavens Looks Searching Seek Seeking Sons Understand Understanding Wisdom Wise Wisely

Act Children Forth Heaven Heavens Looks Searching Seek Seeking Understand Understanding Wisdom Wise Wisely

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