Verse Comparison: Psalms 14:2
American Standard Version
Jehovah looked down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any that did understand, That did seek after God.
Amplified® Bible
The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any who understood, dealt wisely, {and} sought after God, inquiring for {and} of Him {and} requiring Him [of vital necessity].
Contemporary English Version
From heaven the LORD looks down to see if anyone is wise enough to search for him.
Darby English Version
Jehovah looked down from the heavens upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
Good News Bible
The LORD looks down from heaven at us humans to see if there are any who are wise, any who worship him.
King James Version
The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
New American Standard Bible
The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men To see if there are any who understand, Who seek after God.
New International Version
The LORD looks down from heaven
on the sons of men
to see if there are any who understand,
any who seek God.
New King James Version
The LORD looks down from heaven upon the children of men,
To see if there are any who understand, who seek God.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, who seek after God.
Revised Standard Version
The LORD looks down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there are any that act wisely, that seek after God.
Young's Literal Translation
Jehovah from the heavens Hath looked on the sons of men, To see if there is a wise one -- seeking God.