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href="/bsb/psalms/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, <i>and</i> seek God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there are any who understand, who seek God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the sons of mankind To see if there are any who understand, Who seek God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men To see if there are any who understand, Who seek after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men, To see if there are any who understand, Who seek after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh looks down from heaven upon the sons of men To see if there is anyone who has insight, Anyone who seeks after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the children of men To see if there are any who understand (act wisely), Who [truly] seek after God, [longing for His wisdom and guidance].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven on the human race to see if there is one who is wise, one who seeks God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven on the human race to see if there is one who is wise, one who seeks God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah looked down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any that did understand, That did seek after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />From heaven the LORD looks down to see if anyone is wise enough to search for him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven at us humans to see if there are any who are wise, any who worship him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from the heavens upon humanity to see if anyone shows discernment as he searches for God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven on the descendants of Adam, to see if there are any who are wise, who seek after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh looked down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who understood, who sought after God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH has looked from the heavens on the sons of men, "" To see if there is a wise one—seeking God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Jehovah from the heavens Hath looked on the sons of men, To see if there is a wise one -- seeking God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah looked down from the heavens upon the sons of men, to see is there he understanding, seeking God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Lord hath looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there be any that understand and seek God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 13:2>The Lord has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men, to see if there were any who were considering or seeking God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if even one is wise, if even one seeks God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven on humankind to see if there are any who are wise, who seek after God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any that did understand and seek God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH looked out from Heaven upon the children of men to see if there is any of understanding and seeking God.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The LORD looked forth from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any man of understanding, that did seek after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord looked down from heaven upon the sons of men, to see if there were any that understood, or sought after god.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/14-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1161" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/14.htm">The Fool Says There is No God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/8259.htm" title="8259: hiš·qîp̄ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To overhang, look out or down. A primitive root; properly, to lean out, i.e. peep or gaze.">looks down</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: miš·šā·ma·yim (Prep-m:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">from heaven</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">of men</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: lir·’ō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">to see</a> <a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: hă·yêš (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">if any</a> <a href="/hebrew/7919.htm" title="7919: maś·kîl (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be, circumspect, intelligent. A primitive root; to be circumspect and hence, intelligent.">understand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: dō·rêš (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">if any seek</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-10.htm">Romans 3:10-12</a></span><br />As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. / There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. / All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/53-2.htm">Psalm 53:2</a></span><br />God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-20.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:20</a></span><br />Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-6.htm">Isaiah 53:6</a></span><br />We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/6-5.htm">Genesis 6:5</a></span><br />Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a></span><br />The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/15-14.htm">Job 15:14-16</a></span><br />What is man, that he should be pure, or one born of woman, that he should be righteous? / If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes, / how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-46.htm">1 Kings 8:46</a></span><br />When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to his own land, whether far or near,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-36.htm">2 Chronicles 6:36</a></span><br />When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to a land far or near,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/64-6.htm">Isaiah 64:6</a></span><br />Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-9.htm">Proverbs 20:9</a></span><br />Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Romans 3:23</a></span><br />for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Romans 1:28-32</a></span><br />Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. / They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, / slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-1.htm">Ephesians 2:1-3</a></span><br />And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, / in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience. / All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-8.htm">1 John 1:8-10</a></span><br />If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. / If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. / If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The LORD looked down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.</p><p class="hdg">The Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-13.htm">Psalm 33:13,14</a></b></br> The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/102-19.htm">Psalm 102:19,20</a></b></br> For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/6-12.htm">Genesis 6:12</a></b></br> And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.</p><p class="hdg">any</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/82-5.htm">Psalm 82:5</a></b></br> They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-43.htm">Psalm 107:43</a></b></br> Whoso <i>is</i> wise, and will observe these <i>things</i>, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/2-9.htm">Proverbs 2:9</a></b></br> Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; <i>yea</i>, every good path.</p><p class="hdg">seek</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-32.htm">Psalm 69:32</a></b></br> The humble shall see <i>this, and</i> be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/19-3.htm">2 Chronicles 19:3</a></b></br> Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/30-19.htm">2 Chronicles 30:19</a></b></br> <i>That</i> prepareth his heart to seek God, the LORD God of his fathers, though <i>he be</i> not <i>cleansed</i> according to the purification of the sanctuary.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/2-10.htm">Act</a> <a href="/psalms/12-1.htm">Children</a> <a href="/psalms/9-14.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/job/41-34.htm">Looks</a> <a href="/psalms/10-15.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/psalms/10-15.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/psalms/9-12.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/job/42-3.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/job/39-26.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/job/39-26.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/psalms/2-10.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/psalms/2-10.htm">Wisely</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/32-8.htm">Act</a> <a href="/psalms/17-14.htm">Children</a> <a href="/psalms/17-2.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/18-13.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/18-9.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/18-27.htm">Looks</a> <a href="/psalms/17-3.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/psalms/17-7.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/psalms/22-26.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/psalms/19-12.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/psalms/32-9.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/psalms/32-8.htm">Wisely</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">David describes a natural man</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/14-4.htm">He convinces the wicked by the light of their conscience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">He glories in the salvation of God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The imagery of God looking down from heaven suggests His transcendence and authority. In biblical context, heaven is often depicted as God's dwelling place (<a href="/isaiah/66.htm">Isaiah 66:1</a>). This phrase also echoes <a href="/genesis/11-5.htm">Genesis 11:5</a>, where God observes human actions from heaven, highlighting His active involvement in the world. Theologically, it underscores the belief that God is not distant but is aware of human affairs.<p><b>upon the sons of men</b><br>This term refers to humanity in general, emphasizing the universal scope of God's observation. The phrase "sons of men" is a common biblical expression for human beings, highlighting their earthly origin and nature (<a href="/genesis/6-2.htm">Genesis 6:2</a>). It reflects the biblical theme of human accountability before God, as seen in <a href="/job/7-17.htm">Job 7:17-18</a>, where God is attentive to human actions and thoughts.<p><b>to see if any understand</b><br>Understanding here implies spiritual insight and wisdom, particularly in recognizing and following God's ways. <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a> states that "the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom," suggesting that true understanding is rooted in a relationship with God. This phrase challenges readers to self-reflect on their spiritual discernment and alignment with divine truth.<p><b>if any seek God</b><br>Seeking God involves a deliberate pursuit of a relationship with Him, characterized by faith and obedience. This phrase resonates with <a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a>, where God promises that those who seek Him with all their heart will find Him. It underscores the biblical call to actively pursue God, contrasting with the natural human tendency to stray from Him. This pursuit is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who invites all to seek and find rest in Him (<a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>Refers to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, who is omniscient and omnipresent, observing humanity from His heavenly throne.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a></b><br>The divine realm where God resides, symbolizing His authority and perspective over the earth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sons_of_men.htm">Sons of Men</a></b><br>A term used to describe humanity in general, emphasizing human nature and the collective behavior of people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/u/understanding.htm">Understanding</a></b><br>In the Hebrew context, this refers to wisdom and discernment, particularly in spiritual matters.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god.htm">Seeking God</a></b><br>The act of pursuing a relationship with God, characterized by faith, obedience, and a desire to know Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience.htm">God's Omniscience</a></b><br>Recognize that God sees and knows all things, including the intentions and actions of every person.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_seek_god.htm">The Call to Seek God</a></b><br>Understand that seeking God is a deliberate and ongoing pursuit, requiring dedication and a heart inclined towards Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_understanding.htm">The Importance of Understanding</a></b><br>Cultivate spiritual wisdom and discernment through prayer, study of Scripture, and reliance on the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humanity's_need_for_god.htm">Humanity's Need for God</a></b><br>Acknowledge the inherent sinfulness of humanity and the necessity of God's grace for true understanding and relationship with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_with_divine_perspective.htm">Living with Divine Perspective</a></b><br>Strive to live with an awareness of God's perspective, aligning your life with His will and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_god_observe_all_humans_at_once.htm">(Psalm 14:2) How can God observe all of humanity at once, and is there any scientific basis for such omniscience? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/have_all_people_committed_sins.htm">Have all people committed sins?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_prioritize_sinners_over_righteous.htm">Why did Jesus prioritize sinners over the righteous?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_god_vs._satan.htm">What does the Bible say about God versus Satan?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Looked down.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">bent forward to look as from a window. </span>(Comp. <a href="/songs/6-10.htm" title="Who is she that looks forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?">Song of Solomon 6:10</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Did understand.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">any man of understanding, </span>in contrast with "fool," in <a href="/psalms/14-1.htm" title="The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that does good.">Psalm 14:1</a>, and certainly meaning one who regulates his conduct on the conviction of the existence of a holy and just God.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men</span>. Corruption having reached such a height as it had, God, is represented as looking down from heaven with a special object - to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. To see, <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, if among the crowd of the "abominable" doers spoken of in ver. 1 there were any of a better spirit, and possessed of understanding, and willing to seek after God. But it was in vain. The result of his scrutiny appears in the next verse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/14-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְֽהוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">looks down</span><br /><span class="heb">הִשְׁקִ֪יף</span> <span class="translit">(hiš·qîp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8259.htm">Strong's 8259: </a> </span><span class="str2">To overhang, look out or down</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from heaven</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשָּׁמַיִם֮</span> <span class="translit">(miš·šā·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upon</span><br /><span class="heb">עַֽל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of men</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֫דָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to see</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֭רְאוֹת</span> <span class="translit">(lir·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">if any</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲיֵ֣שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(hă·yêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> </span><span class="str2">Being, substance, existence, is</span><br /><br /><span class="word">understand,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַשְׂכִּ֑יל</span> <span class="translit">(maś·kîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7919.htm">Strong's 7919: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, circumspect, intelligent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">if any seek</span><br /><span class="heb">דֹּ֝רֵשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(dō·rêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/14-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 14:2 Yahweh looked down from heaven (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/14-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 14:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 14:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/14-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 14:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 14:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>