Psalm 53:2 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter)

² The Lord upon the sons of men from heav'n did cast his eyes, To see if any one there was that sought God, and was wise.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² God looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any who understood, who sought (inquired after and desperately required) God.

American Standard Version (1901)

² God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any that did understand, That did seek after God.

Common English Bible

² God looks down from heaven on humans to see if anyone is wise, to see if anyone seeks God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² when the Ziphites had arrived and they said to Saul, "Has not David been hidden with us?"

Psalm 53:2 Cross References

Psalm 111:10

Wisdom's beginning is God's fear: good understanding they Have all that his commands fulfill: his praise endures for aye.

Psalm 27:8

When thou didst say, Seek ye my face, then unto thee reply Thus did my heart, Above all things thy face, Lord, seek will I.

Psalm 102:19

He from his sanctuary's height hath downward cast his eye; And from his glorious throne in heav'n the Lord the earth did spy;

Psalm 11:4

God in his holy temple is, in heaven is his throne: His eyes do see, his eye-lids try

Psalm 10:4

The wicked, through his pride of face, on God he doth not call; And in the counsels of his heart the Lord is not at all.