Psalm 14:2

The Passion Translation

Yahweh looks down in love, looking over all of Adam’s sons and daughters. He’s looking to see if there is anyone who acts wisely, any who are searching for God and wanting to please him.

Cross References

Genesis 11:5

But when Yahweh came down to see the city and the tower which mortals had started building,

Genesis 18:21

that I must go down and see if their wicked actions are as great as the outrage that has come to me, and if not, then I will know.”

Genesis 6:12

for he saw how debased the world had become, for everyone was corrupt to the core.

Psalm 107:43

If you are truly wise, you’ll learn from what I’ve told you. It’s time for you to consider these profound lessons of God’s great love and mercy!

Psalm 11:4

Yet Yahweh is never shaken — he is still found in his temple of holiness, reigning as King Yahweh over all. He closely watches and examines everything man does. With a glance, his eyes examine every heart, for his heavenly rule will prevail over all.

Psalm 69:32

All who seek you will see God do this for them, and they’ll overflow with gladness. Let this revive your hearts, all you lovers of God!

Psalm 82:5

But you continue in your darkness and ignorance while the foundations of society are shaken to the core!

Psalm 92:6

Such amazing mysteries are found within every miracle that nearly everyone seems to miss. Those with no discernment can never really discover the deep and glorious secrets hidden in your ways.

Proverbs 2:9

Then you will discover all that is just, proper, and fair, and be empowered to make the right decisions as you walk into your destiny.

Proverbs 8:5

Listen to me and you will be prudent and wise. For even the foolish and feeble can receive an understanding heart that will change their inner being.

Proverbs 9:16

“Come home with me.” She invites those who are easily led astray, saying,

Proverbs 9:4

“Whoever wants to know me and receive my wisdom,

Isaiah 27:11

The trees are withered and stripped bare, and their women gather dead branches for firewood, because they are a people of no understanding. That is why their Maker will show them no compassion, and he who formed them will show them no favor.

Isaiah 55:6

Seek the Lord Yahweh when he makes himself approachable; call upon him when you sense he is near.

Isaiah 63:15

Lord, look down from heaven, from your holy, glorious dwelling place, and see us. What happened to your passion for us and your mighty acts of power? Why are you withholding from us your feelings of tender compassion?

Isaiah 64:1

God, if only you would tear open the heavenly realm and come down! How the mountains would tremble in your awesome presence!

Isaiah 8:19

Now, suppose someone says, “Consult mediums and spiritists who moan and mutter their incantations in their ritual pits; after all, isn’t it right for people to seek oracles from their gods by asking the dead about the destiny of the living?”

Jeremiah 4:22

“My people are foolish because they don’t know who I really am. They are reckless, senseless children. They think they are wise, but they are cunning in sinfulness and clueless in righteousness.”

Jeremiah 5:1

“Roam the streets of Jerusalem; search her streets and public squares, and note what you see. See if you can find even one person who pursues justice. If you find even one acting with integrity, I will surely spare Jerusalem.

Lamentations 3:50

until Yahweh looks down from heaven and sees how much we suffer.

Daniel 12:10

God will purify many people and make them clean and spotless, while the wicked will continue doing what is wicked. This revelation will remain a riddle to the wicked, but those who are wise will have profound understanding.

Matthew 13:15

Their minds are dull and slow to perceive, their ears are plugged and are hard of hearing, and they have deliberately shut their eyes to the truth. Otherwise they would open their eyes to see, and open their ears to hear, and open their minds to understand. Then they would turn to me and I would instantly heal them.

Romans 3:11

There is no one with true spiritual insight, and there is no one who seeks after God alone.

Hebrews 11:6

And without faith living within us it would be impossible to please God. For we come to God in faith knowing that he is real and that he rewards the faith of those who passionately seek him.