Verse Comparison: Psalms 53:2
American Standard Version
God 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
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any who understood, who sought (inquired after and desperately required) God.
Contemporary English Version
From heaven God looks down to see if anyone is wise enough to search for him.
Darby English Version
God 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
God looks down from heaven at people to see if there are any who are wise, any who worship him.
King James Version
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
New American Standard Bible
God has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men To see if there is anyone who understands, Who seeks after God.
New International Version
God 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
God 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
God has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if anyone understands, Who seeks after God.
Revised Standard Version
God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if there are any that are wise, that seek after God.
Young's Literal Translation
God from the heavens looked on the sons of men, To see if there be an understanding one, `One' seeking God.