Psalm 14:2

A Portrait Of Sinners

¹ The [spiritually ignorant] fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.”
They are corrupt, they have committed repulsive and unspeakable deeds;
There is no one who does good.
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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].
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They have all turned aside, together they have become corrupt;
There is no one who does good, not even one.

From God

Sons of Men

Children Of Men

Jehovah

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 make a fire with them.
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

Oh, that You would tear open the heavens and come down,
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

For this nation’s heart has grown hard,
And with their ears they hardly hear,
And they have [tightly] closed their eyes,
Otherwise they would see with their eyes,
And hear with their ears,
And understand with their heart, and turn [to Me]
And I would heal them [spiritually].’

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.