Psalm 53:2

New English Translation

God looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, Solomon my son, obey the God of your father and serve him with a submissive attitude and a willing spirit, for the Lord examines all minds and understands every motive of one’s thoughts. If you seek him, he will let you find him, but if you abandon him, he will reject you permanently.

2 Chronicles 15:2

He met Asa and told him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin! The Lord is with you when you are loyal to him. If you seek him, he will respond to you, but if you reject him, he will reject you.

2 Chronicles 19:3

Nevertheless you have done some good things; you removed the Asherah poles from the land and you were determined to follow the Lord.”

Job 28:28

And he said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord – that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Psalm 10:4

The wicked man is so arrogant he always thinks, “God won’t hold me accountable; he doesn’t care.”

Psalm 102:19

For he will look down from his sanctuary above; from heaven the Lord will look toward earth,

Psalm 11:4

The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.

Psalm 111:10

To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

Psalm 27:8

My heart tells me to pray to you, and I do pray to you, O Lord.

Isaiah 55:6

Seek the Lord while he makes himself available; call to him while he is nearby!

Jeremiah 16:17

For I see everything they do. Their wicked ways are not hidden from me. Their sin is not hidden away where I cannot see it.

Jeremiah 23:24

“Do you really think anyone can hide himself where I cannot see him?” the Lord asks. “Do you not know that I am everywhere?” the Lord asks.

Deuteronomy 4:6

So be sure to do them, because this will testify of your wise understanding to the people who will learn of all these statutes and say, “Indeed, this great nation is a very wise people.”