Psalms 53:2
ContextNET © | God looks down from heaven 1 at the human race, 2 to see if there is anyone who is wise 3 and seeks God. 4 |
NIV © | God looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. |
NASB © | God has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men To see if there is anyone who understands, Who seeks after God. |
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. |
MSG © | God sticks his head out of heaven. He looks around. He's looking for someone not stupid--one man, even, God-expectant, just one God-ready woman. |
BBE © | God was looking down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who had wisdom, searching after God. |
NRSV © | God looks down from heaven on humankind to see if there are any who are wise, who seek after God. |
NKJV © | God looks down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there are any who understand, who seek God. |
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NET © | God looks down from heaven 1 at the human race, 2 to see if there is anyone who is wise 3 and seeks God. 4 |
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1 sn The picture of the 2 tn Heb “upon the sons of man.” 3 tn Or “acts wisely.” The Hiphil is exhibitive. 4 tn That is, who seeks to have a relationship with God by obeying and worshiping him. |