Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
to see if there is one who is wise,
one who seeks 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.
International Standard Version
God looks down from the heavens upon humanity to see if anyone shows discernment as he searches for 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
For the choir director: on Mahalath.
They are corrupt, and they do vile deeds.
There is no one who does good.
to see if there is one who is wise,
one who seeks God.
all alike have become corrupt.
There is no one who does good,
not even one.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 15:2
So he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Asa and all Judah and Benjamin, hear me. The Lord is with you
Deuteronomy 4:6
Carefully follow them, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the eyes of the peoples. When they hear about all these statutes, they will say, ‘This great nation is indeed a wise and understanding people.’
1 Chronicles 28:9
“As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind,
2 Chronicles 19:3
However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have decided to seek God.”
Job 28:28
“The fear of the Lord is this: wisdom.
And to turn from evil is understanding.”
Psalm 10:4
the wicked arrogantly thinks:
“There is no accountability,
since God does not exist.”
Psalm 11:4
the Lord’s throne is in heaven.
His eyes watch; He examines
Psalm 27:8
“You
Lord, I will seek Your face.
Psalm 33:13-14
He observes everyone.
Psalm 102:19
the Lord gazed out from heaven to earth
Psalm 111:10
all who follow His instructions
His praise endures forever.
Isaiah 55:6
call to Him while He is near.
Jeremiah 16:17
for My gaze takes in all their ways.
Jeremiah 23:24
Can a man hide himself in secret places where I cannot see him?”