Psalms 14:2 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
Jehovah from the heavens Hath looked on the sons of men, To see if there is a wise one -- seeking God.
English ASV
Jehovah looked down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any that did understand, That did seek after God.
English Amplified
The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any who understood, dealt wisely, and sought after God, inquiring for and of Him and requiring Him [of vital necessity].
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any who understood, dealt wisely, and sought after God, inquiring for and of Him and requiring Him [of vital necessity].
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
The Lord looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
The LORD looks down from heaven on the human race to see if there is one who is wise, one who seeks God.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
Jehovah looked down from the heavens upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
English EASY 2024
The Lord is looking down from heaven. He looks at the people of the world, to see if there are any wise people among them. He looks to see if anyone wants to know God.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
The Lord looks down from heaven to see if there is anyone who is wise, anyone who looks to him for help.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
The Lord looks down from heaven at us humans to see if there are any who are wise, any who worship him.
English God's Word - GW 1995
The Lord looks down from heaven on Adam's descendants to see if there is anyone who acts wisely, if there is anyone who seeks help from God.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
The LORD looks down from heaven on the human race to see if there is one who is wise, one who seeks God.
English KJV 1611
The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
English LSB
Yahweh looks down from heaven upon the sons of men To see if there is anyone who has insight, Anyone who seeks after God.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
The Lord looks down from heaven on the sons of men, to see if there are any who are wise, who seek after God.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men To see if there are any who understand, Who seek after God.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
The LORD looks down from heaven upon the human race, To see if even one is wise, if even one seeks God.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
The LORD looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
The Lord looks down from heaven on all people. He wants to see if there are any who understand. He wants to see if there are any who trust in God.
English NIV
The LORD looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.
English NKJ 1982
The Lord looks down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there are any who understand, who seek God.
English NLT
The LORD looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if there is even one with real understanding, one who seeks for God.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
The LORD looks down from heaven on humankind to see if there are any who are wise, who seek after God.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
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.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
The Lord looks down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there are any that act wisely, that seek after God.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
The Lord looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who are wise, who want to please God.
English Tyndale 1537
The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that would understand and seek after God.