Psalm 14:2

New American Standard Bible 2020

The Lord has looked down from heaven upon the sons of mankind To see if there are any who understand, Who seek God.

Cross References

Genesis 11:5

Now the Lord came down to see the city and the tower which the men had built.

Genesis 18:21

I will go down now and see whether they have done entirely as the outcry, which has come to Me indicates; and if not, I will know.”

Genesis 6:12

And God looked on the earth, and behold, it was corrupt; for humanity had corrupted its way upon the earth.

2 Chronicles 19:3

But there is some good in you, for you have removed the Asheroth from the land and you have set your heart to seek God.”

2 Chronicles 30:19

everyone who prepares his heart to seek God, the Lord God of his fathers, though not according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.”

Job 15:14

“What is man, that he would be pure, Or he who is born of a woman, that he would be righteous?

Psalm 107:43

Who is wise? He is to pay attention to these things, And consider the mercy of the Lord.

Psalm 11:4

¶The Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven; His eyes see, His eyelids test the sons of mankind.

Psalm 69:32

The humble have seen it and are glad; You who seek God, let your heart revive.

Psalm 82:5

¶They do not know nor do they understand; They walk around in darkness; All the foundations of the earth are shaken.

Psalm 92:6

A stupid person has no knowledge, Nor does a foolish person understand this:

Proverbs 2:9

Then you will discern righteousness, justice, And integrity, and every good path.

Proverbs 8:5

“You naive ones, understand prudence; And, you fools, understand wisdom!

Proverbs 9:16

“Whoever is naive, let him turn in here,” And to him who lacks understanding she says,

Proverbs 9:4

“Whoever is naive, let him turn in here!” To him who lacks understanding she says,

Isaiah 27:11

When its limbs are dry, they are broken off; Women come and make a fire with them, For they are not a people of discernment, Therefore their Maker will not have compassion on them. And their Creator will not be gracious to them.

Isaiah 55:6

¶Seek the Lord while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near.

Isaiah 63:15

¶Look down from heaven and see from Your holy and glorious lofty habitation; Where are Your zeal and Your mighty deeds? The stirrings of Your heart and Your compassion are restrained toward me.

Isaiah 64:1

Oh, that You would tear open the heavens and come down, That the mountains would quake at Your presence—

Isaiah 8:19

When they say to you, “Consult the mediums and the spiritists who whisper and mutter,” should a people not consult their God? Should they consult the dead in behalf of the living?

Jeremiah 4:22

“For My people are foolish, They do not know Me; They are foolish children And have no understanding. They are skillful at doing evil, But they do not know how to do good.”

Jeremiah 5:1

“Roam about through the streets of Jerusalem, And look and take notice. And seek in her public squares, If you can find a person, If there is one who does justice, who seeks honesty, Then I will forgive her.

Lamentations 3:50

Until the Lord looks down And sees from heaven.

Daniel 12:10

Many will be purged, cleansed, and refined, but the wicked will act wickedly; and none of the wicked will understand, but those who have insight will understand.

Matthew 13:15

For the heart of this people has become dull, With their ears they scarcely hear, And they have closed their eyes, Otherwise they might see with their eyes, Hear with their ears, Understand with their heart, and return, And I would heal them.’

Romans 3:11

There is no one who understands, There is no one who seeks out God;

Hebrews 11:6

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for the one who comes to God must believe that He exists, and that He proves to be One who rewards those who seek Him.