2 The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
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2 Jehovah looked down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any that did understand, That did seek after God.
2 Jehovah from the heavens Hath looked on the sons of men, To see if there is a wise one -- seeking God.
2 Jehovah looked down from the heavens upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
2 Yahweh looked down from heaven on the children of men, To see if there were any who did understand, Who did seek after God.
2 The Lord was looking down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who had wisdom, searching after God.
The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
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Commentary on Psalms 14 Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
PSALM 14
Ps 14:1-7. The practical atheism and total and universal depravity of the wicked, with their hatred to the good, are set forth. Yet, as they dread God's judgments when He vindicates His people, the Psalmist prays for His delivering power.
1. Sinners are termed "fools," because they think and act contrary to right reason (Ge 34:7; Jos 7:15; Ps 39:8; 74:18, 22).
in his heart—to himself (Ge 6:12).
2. looked—in earnest enquiry.
understand—as opposed to "fool" [Ps 14:1].
3. filthy—literally, "spoiled," or, "soured," "corrupted" (Job 15:16; Ro 3:12).
4-6. Their conduct evinces indifference rather than ignorance of God; for when He appears in judgment, they are stricken with great fear.
who eat up my people—to express their beastly fury (Pr 30:14; Hab 3:14). To "call on the Lord" is to worship Him.
7. captivity—denotes any great evil.
Zion—God's abode, from which He revealed His purposes of mercy, as He now does by the Church (compare Ps 3:4; 20:2), and which He rules and in which He does all other things for the good of His people (Eph 1:22).