Psalm 14:2

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

The Lord looks down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there are any that act wisely, that seek after God.

Cross References

Genesis 11:5

And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which the sons of men had built.

Genesis 18:21

I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry which has come to me; and if not, I will know.”

Genesis 6:12

And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth.

2 Chronicles 19:3

Nevertheless some good is found in you, for you destroyed the Asherahs out of the land, and have set your heart to seek God.”

2 Chronicles 30:19

who sets his heart to seek God, the Lord the God of his fathers, even though not according to the sanctuary's rules of cleanness.”

Job 15:14

What is man, that he can be clean? Or he that is born of a woman, that he can be righteous?

Psalm 107:43

Whoever is wise, let him give heed to these things; let men consider the steadfast love of the Lord.

Psalm 11:4

The Lord is in his holy temple, the Lord's throne is in heaven; his eyes behold, his eyelids test, the children of men.

Psalm 69:32

Let the oppressed see it and be glad; you who seek God, let your hearts revive.

Psalm 82:5

They have neither knowledge nor understanding, they walk about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.

Psalm 92:6

The dull man cannot know, the stupid cannot understand this:

Proverbs 2:9

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path;

Proverbs 8:5

O simple ones, learn prudence; O foolish men, pay attention.

Proverbs 9:16

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” And to him who is without sense she says,

Proverbs 9:4

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” To him who is without sense she says,

Isaiah 27:11

When its boughs are dry, they are broken; women come and make a fire of them. For this is a people without discernment; therefore he who made them will not have compassion on them, he that formed them will show them no favor.

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 thy holy and glorious habitation. Where are thy zeal and thy might? The yearning of thy heart and thy compassion are withheld from me.

Isaiah 64:1

O that thou wouldst rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains might quake at thy presence—

Isaiah 8:19

And when they say to you, “Consult the mediums and the wizards who chirp and mutter,” should not a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?

Jeremiah 4:22

“For my people are foolish, they know me not; they are stupid children, they have no understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but how to do good they know not.”

Jeremiah 5:1

Run to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, look and take note! Search her squares to see if you can find a man, one who does justice and seeks truth; that I may pardon her.

Lamentations 3:50

until the Lord from heaven looks down and sees;

Daniel 12:10

Many shall purify themselves, and make themselves white, and be refined; but the wicked shall do wickedly; and none of the wicked shall understand; but those who are wise shall understand.

Matthew 13:15

For this people's heart has grown dull, and their ears are heavy of hearing, and their eyes they have closed, lest they should perceive with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and turn for me to heal them.’

Romans 3:11

no one understands, no one seeks for God.

Hebrews 11:6

And without faith it is impossible to please him. For whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.