Psalm 14:2

Tree of Life Version

Adonai looked down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God.

Cross References

Genesis 11:5

Then Adonai came down to see the city and the tower that the sons of man had built.

Genesis 18:21

I want to go down now, and see if they deserve destruction, as its outcry has come to Me. And if not, I will know.”

Genesis 6:12

God saw the earth, and behold it was ruined because all flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth.

2 Chronicles 19:3

Nevertheless, good things are found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles out of the land and have set your heart to seek God.”

2 Chronicles 30:19

every one who prepares his heart to seek Adonai, the God of his fathers, even though he is not pure according to rules of the sanctuary.”

Job 15:14

“What is man, that he could be pure, or one born of woman, that he could be righteous?

Psalm 107:43

Who is wise? Let him observe these things, and consider Adonai’s lovingkindness.

Psalm 11:4

Adonai is in His holy Temple. Adonai’s throne is in heaven. His eyes are watching. His eyelids observe the children of men.

Psalm 69:32

It will please Adonai better than an ox or a bull with horns and hoofs.

Psalm 82:5

They know nothing; they understand nothing— they walk about in darkness. All of earth’s foundations are shaken.

Psalm 92:6

How great are Your works, Adonai! How profound are Your thoughts!

Proverbs 2:9

Then you will discern what is right and just and fair—every good path.

Proverbs 8:5

O naïve ones, learn prudence! Fools, gain understanding!

Proverbs 9:16

“Whoever is naïve, let him turn in here.” To those who lack understanding, she says:

Proverbs 9:4

“Whoever is naïve, turn in here!” To those who lack understanding, she says:

Isaiah 27:11

When the boughs are withered, they will be broken off. Women come and set them on fire, for it is a people of no understanding. Therefore their Maker will show them no mercy—He who formed them will give them no grace.

Isaiah 55:6

Seek Adonai while He may be found, call on Him while He is near.

Isaiah 63:15

Look down from heaven and see from Your holy, glorious, lofty abode. Where are Your zeal and mighty deeds? Are the yearnings of Your heart, Your compassions, withheld from me?

Isaiah 64:1

As fire kindles brushwood, as fire causes water to boil, make Your Name known to Your foes, so the nations may tremble before You!

Isaiah 8:19

When they say to you: “Consult the mediums and necromancers who chirp and mutter,” shouldn’t a people seek their God? Should a people consult the dead on behalf of the living?

Jeremiah 4:22

“For My people are foolish. They do not know Me. They are senseless children, and they have no understanding. They are wise to do evil, but to do good they do not know.”

Jeremiah 5:1

Roam the streets of Jerusalem, look around and consider, search through her squares! If you can find a person, if there is one who does justice, who seeks truth, then I will pardon the city.

Lamentations 3:50

until Adonai looks down from heaven and sees.

Daniel 12:10

Many will be purified, made spotless and refined, but the wicked will act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand.

Matthew 13:15

For the heart of this people has become dull, their ears can barely hear, and they have shut their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts. Then they would turn back, and I would heal them.’

Romans 3:11

There is no one who understands, no one who seeks after God.

Hebrews 11:6

Now without faith it is impossible to please God. For the one who comes to God must believe that He exists and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.