14:2 The Lord looks down from heaven 1 at the human race, 2
to see if there is anyone who is wise 3 and seeks God. 4
14:3 Everyone rejects God; 5
they are all morally corrupt. 6
None of them does what is right, 7
not even one!
1 sn The picture of the
2 tn Heb “upon the sons of man.”
3 tn Or “acts wisely.” The Hiphil is exhibitive.
4 sn Anyone who is wise and seeks God refers to the person who seeks to have a relationship with God by obeying and worshiping him.
5 tn Heb “everyone turns aside.”
6 tn Heb “together they are corrupt.”
7 tn Heb “there is none that does good.”