Psalm 14:2

Translations

Modern

The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.

Traditional

The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.

Literal

YHWH looks down from the heavens upon the sons of man, to see, is there one understanding, seeking God?

Latin

Dominus de cælo prospexit super filios hominum, ut videat si est intelligens, aut requirens Deum.

Original

Hebrew

English

The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.

Notes

Psalms 14:2–3

From heaven (Psalms 33:13; 80:14; 102:19), the Lord sees the wicked, who are clearly evil (Psalm 11:3–5). All humans lack wisdom and do not live in the way God originally intended for them (Psalm 10:4–11; see Romans 1–3).

Psalms 14:1–3

Paul uses phrases from the Greek translation of this passage in his description of the wickedness of all people (Romans 3:10–12).

Psalms 14:1–7

This wisdom psalm includes elements of lament and prophetic speech. The ideals of Psalm 8 clash with foolish human attitudes and sinful actions. Except for verses 5–6, this psalm is similar to Psalm 53.

Theme notes and profiles

David Community Responsibility: Achan’s Sin Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Romans 3:11
There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.
Psalm 33:13–14
The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
Psalm 102:19–20
For He looked down from the heights of His sanctuary; the LORD gazed out from heaven to earth
Genesis 6:12
And God looked upon the earth and saw that it was corrupt; for all living creatures on the earth had corrupted their ways.
Matthew 13:15
For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’
Daniel 12:10
Many will be purified, made spotless, and refined, but the wicked will continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand.
2 Chronicles 19:3
However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.”
Psalm 82:5
They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
Isaiah 55:6
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
Psalm 92:6
A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand,
Isaiah 27:11
When its limbs are dry, they are broken off. Women come and use them for kindling; for this is a people without understanding. Therefore their Maker has no compassion on them, and their Creator shows them no favor.

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