Psalm 14:2
The Lord has looked down from heaven upon the children of men
To see if there are any who understand (act wisely),
Who [truly] seek after God, [longing for His wisdom and guidance].
Genesis 6:12
God looked on the earth and saw how debased and degenerate it was, for all humanity had corrupted their way on the earth and lost their true direction.
2 Chronicles 19:3
But there are some good things found in you, for you have removed the Asherim (idols) from the land and you have set your heart to seek God [with all your soul’s desire].”
Psalm 33:13-14
The Lord looks [down] from heaven;
He sees all the sons of man;
Genesis 11:5
Now the Lord came down to see the city and the tower which the sons of men had built.
Genesis 18:21
I will go down now, and see whether they have acted [as vilely and wickedly] as the outcry which has come to Me [indicates]; and if not, I will know.”
2 Chronicles 30:19
everyone who sets his heart to seek God—the Lord God of his fathers—even though it is not in accordance with the [ceremonial] purification [rules] of the sanctuary.”
Psalm 69:32
The humble have seen it and are glad;
You who seek God [requiring Him as your greatest need], let your heart revive and live.
Psalm 82:5
The rulers do not know nor do they understand;
They walk on in the darkness [of complacent satisfaction];
All the foundations of the earth [the fundamental principles of the administration of justice] are shaken.
Psalm 92:6
A senseless man [in his crude and uncultivated state] knows nothing,
Nor does a [self-righteous] fool understand this:
Psalm 102:19-20
For He looked down from His holy height [of His sanctuary],
From heaven the Lord gazed on the earth,
Psalm 107:43
Who is wise? Let him observe and heed these things;
And [thoughtfully] consider the lovingkindness of the Lord.
Proverbs 2:9
Then you will understand righteousness and justice [in every circumstance]
And integrity and every good path.
Proverbs 8:5
“O you naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled], understand prudence and seek astute common sense;
And, O you [closed-minded, self-confident] fools, understand wisdom [seek the insight and self-discipline that leads to godly living].
Proverbs 9:4
“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
As for him who lacks understanding, she says,
Proverbs 9:16
“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
And to him who lacks understanding (common sense), she says,
Isaiah 8:19
When the people [instead of trusting God] say to you, “Consult the mediums [who try to talk to the dead] and the soothsayers who chirp and whisper and mutter,” should not a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?
Isaiah 27:11
When its branches are dry, they are broken off;
The women come and
For they are not a people of understanding,
Therefore He who made them will not have compassion on them,
And He who created them will not be gracious to them.
Isaiah 55:6
Seek the Lord while He may be found;
Call on Him [for salvation] while He is near.
Isaiah 63:15
Look down from heaven and see from Your lofty dwelling place, holy and glorious.
Where are Your zeal and Your mighty acts [Your miracles which you did for Your people]?
The stirring of Your heart and Your compassion are restrained and withheld from me.
Isaiah 64:1
That the mountains might quake at Your presence—
Jeremiah 4:22
“For My people are stupid and foolish,” [says the Lord to Jeremiah];
“They do not know Me;
They are foolish children
And have no understanding.
They are shrewd [enough] to do evil,
But they do not know [how] to do good.”
Lamentations 3:50
Until the Lord looks down
And sees from heaven.
Daniel 12:10
Many will be purged, purified (made white) and refined, but the wicked will behave wickedly. None of the wicked shall understand, but those who are [spiritually] wise will understand.
Matthew 13:15
Romans 3:11
“There is none who understands,
There is none who seeks for God.
Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.
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The lord
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The lord
The Lord looks [down] from heaven;
He sees all the sons of man;
For He looked down from His holy height [of His sanctuary],
From heaven the Lord gazed on the earth,
Look down from heaven and see from Your lofty dwelling place, holy and glorious.
Where are Your zeal and Your mighty acts [Your miracles which you did for Your people]?
The stirring of Your heart and Your compassion are restrained and withheld from me.
That the mountains might quake at Your presence—
Until the Lord looks down
And sees from heaven.
Any
The rulers do not know nor do they understand;
They walk on in the darkness [of complacent satisfaction];
All the foundations of the earth [the fundamental principles of the administration of justice] are shaken.
Who is wise? Let him observe and heed these things;
And [thoughtfully] consider the lovingkindness of the Lord.
Then you will understand righteousness and justice [in every circumstance]
And integrity and every good path.
“O you naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled], understand prudence and seek astute common sense;
And, O you [closed-minded, self-confident] fools, understand wisdom [seek the insight and self-discipline that leads to godly living].
“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
As for him who lacks understanding, she says,
When its branches are dry, they are broken off;
The women come and
For they are not a people of understanding,
Therefore He who made them will not have compassion on them,
And He who created them will not be gracious to them.
“For My people are stupid and foolish,” [says the Lord to Jeremiah];
“They do not know Me;
They are foolish children
And have no understanding.
They are shrewd [enough] to do evil,
But they do not know [how] to do good.”
“There is none who understands,
There is none who seeks for God.