'Sought' in the Bible

The Lord has looked down from heaven upon the children of menTo see if there are any who understand (act wisely),Who [truly] seek after God, [longing for His wisdom and guidance].

To Thee said my heart 'They sought my face, Thy face, O Jehovah, I seek.'

Lord, I called to You;I sought favor from my Lord:

I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.

The LORD helps and delivers them; he will deliver them from the wicked, and he will save them because they have sought refuge in him. A Davidic Psalm: As a Reminder.

God has looked down from heaven upon the children of menTo see if there is anyone who understands,Who seeks after God [who requires Him, who longs for Him as essential to life].

For the arrogant have arisen against me; oppressors have sought to take my life. They do not keep God in mind! Interlude

They devise iniquities: We have it ready, the plan is diligently sought out. And each one's inward thought and heart is deep.

In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.

When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early after God.

O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.

And wander continually do his sons, Yea, they have begged, And have sought out of their dry places.

The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

And I walk habitually in a broad place, For Thy precepts I have sought.

I have sought Your favor with all my heart;be gracious to me according to Your promise.

I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

Far from the wicked is salvation, For Thy statutes they have not sought.