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Psalms 53:2

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

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ASV

God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any that did understand, That did seek after God.

KJV

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

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Original language & word study

12 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים'elo.HimGodH430 →
מִשָּׁמַיִם֮mi.sha.ma.Yimfrom heavenH8064 →
הִשְׁקִ֪יףhish.Kifhe looks downH8259 →
עַֽל־'al-onH5921 →
בְּנֵ֫יbe.Nei[the] children ofH1121 →
אָדָ֥ם'a.DamhumankindH120 →
לִ֭רְאוֹתLir.'otto seeH7200 →
הֲיֵ֣שׁha.Yesh¿ [is] thereH3426 →
מַשְׂכִּ֑ילmas.Kil[one who] acts prudentlyH7919 →
דֹּ֝רֵ֗שׁdo.Resh[one who] seeksH1875 →
אֶת־'et-<obj.>H853 →
אֱלֹהִֽים׃'E.lo.HimGodH430 →

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Romans 3:11There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.Genesis 6:5Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time.Isaiah 55:6Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.2 Chronicles 15:2So he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.Jeremiah 16:17For My eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from My face, and their guilt is not concealed from My eyes.Psalms 27:8My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!Jeremiah 23:24“Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD.Psalms 33:13The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.2 Chronicles 19:3However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.”Psalms 33:13–14The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.Psalms 102:19For He looked down from the heights of His sanctuary; the LORD gazed out from heaven to earthPsalms 10:4In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God.Psalms 11:4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.1 Chronicles 28:9As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”Deuteronomy 4:6Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”Hosea 7:10Israel’s arrogance testifies against them, yet they do not return to the LORD their God; despite all this, they do not seek Him.

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Saul attempts to kill David (the harpist of Israel) — Gustave Doré, Doré's English Bible (1866), public domain
Saul attempts to kill David (the harpist of Israel) — Gustave Doré, Doré's English Bible (1866), public domain
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