Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
God looks down from the heavens upon humanity to see if anyone shows discernment as he searches for God.
New American Standard Bible
To see if there is
Who
King James Version
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
Holman Bible
to see if there is one who is wise,
one who seeks God.
A Conservative Version
God looked down from heaven upon the sons of men, to see if there were any who understood, who seek after God.
American Standard Version
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any that did understand, That did seek after God.
Amplified
God has looked down from heaven upon the children of men
To see if there is anyone who understands,
Who seeks after God [who requires Him, who longs for Him as essential to life].
Bible in Basic English
God was looking down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who had wisdom, searching after God.
Darby Translation
God looked down from the heavens upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
Julia Smith Translation
God from the heavens looked forth upon the sons of man to see if there is he understanding, seeking God.
King James 2000
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
God looks down from heaven upon the children of humankind to see whether there is one who has insight, one who seeks God.
Modern King James verseion
God looked down from Heaven on the sons of mankind to see if any was discerning, who was seeking God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that would understand, or seek after God.
NET Bible
God looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.
New Heart English Bible
God looks down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there are any who understood, who seek after God.
The Emphasized Bible
God, out of the heavens, looked down upon the sons of men, - To see whether there was one that showed wisdom, Enquiring after God.
Webster
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
World English Bible
God looks down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there are any who understood, who seek after God.
Youngs Literal Translation
God from the heavens looked on the sons of men, To see if there be an understanding one, One seeking God.
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 53:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
There Is None Who Does Good
1 Fools say to themselves "There is no God." They are corrupt and commit iniquity; not one of them practices what is good. 2 God looks down from the heavens upon humanity to see if anyone shows discernment as he searches for God. 3 All of them have fallen away; together they have become corrupt; no one does what is good, not even one.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 15:2
so he went out to meet Asa and rebuked him:
Deuteronomy 4:6
Observe them carefully, because this will show your wisdom and discernment in the eyes of people who'll listen to all these decrees. Then they'll say: "Surely this great nation is a wise and discerning people.'
1 Chronicles 28:9
"Now as for you, my son Solomon, get to know the God of your father. Serve him with a sound heart and a devoted soul, because the LORD is searching every heart, every plan and thought. He will be found by you, assuming you are seeking him, but if you abandon him, he will abandon you forever.
2 Chronicles 19:3
Nevertheless, a few good things have been found in you, in that you have removed the Asheroth from the land and you have disciplined yourself to seek God."
Job 28:28
He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"
Psalm 10:4
With haughty arrogance, the wicked thinks, "God will not seek justice." He always presumes "There is no God."
Psalm 11:4
The LORD is in his holy Temple; the LORD's throne is in the heavens. His eyes see, his glance examines humanity.
Psalm 27:8
My mind recalls your word, "Seek my face," so your face, LORD, I will seek.
Psalm 33:13-14
When the LORD looks down from heaven, he observes every human being.
Psalm 102:19
For when he looked down from his holy heights the LORD looked over the earth from heaven
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; sound understanding belongs to those who practice it. Praise of God endures forever.
Isaiah 55:6
"Seek the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.
Jeremiah 16:17
For I am watching all their ways; they are not hidden from my sight. Their iniquity is not concealed from my eyes.
Jeremiah 23:24
If a person hides himself in secret places, will I not see him?" declares the LORD. "I fill the heavens and the earth, do I not?" declares the LORD.