Psalms 53:2 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
God from the heavens looked on the sons of men, To see if there be an understanding one, [One] seeking God.
English ASV
God 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
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any who understood, who sought (inquired after and desperately required) God.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any who understood, who sought (inquired after and desperately required) God.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
God 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
God 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
God looks down from heaven at the people on earth. He wants to see if there is anyone who is really wise and who wants to know God.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
God 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
God 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)
God looks down from heaven at people to see if there are any who are wise, any who worship him.
English God's Word - GW 1995
God 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
God looks down from heaven on the human race to see if there is one who is wise and who seeks God.
English KJV 1611
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
English LSB
God 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)
God looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
God has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men To see if there is anyone who understands, Who seeks after God.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
Fools say in their hearts, "There is no God." Their deeds are loathsome and corrupt; not one does what is right.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
God 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
God 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
God looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.
English NKJ 1982
God looks down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there are any who understand, who seek God.
English NLT
God 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
God looks down from heaven on humankind to see if there are any who are wise, who seek after God.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
The Lord looks down in love, bending over heaven’s balcony. God looks over all of Adam’s sons and daughters, looking to see if there are any who are wise with insight— any who search for him, wanting to please him.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if there are any that are wise, that seek after God.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
God looks down from heaven, searching among all mankind to see if there is a single one who does right and really seeks for God.
English Tyndale 1537
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that would understand, or seek after God.