Mazmur 14:2

14:2 The Lord looks down from heaven ¹  at the human race, ² 

to see if there is anyone who is wise ³  and seeks God. ⁴ 

Mazmur 33:13-14

33:13 The Lord watches ⁵  from heaven;

he sees all people. ⁶ 

33:14 From the place where he lives he looks carefully

at all the earth’s inhabitants.

[14:2]  ¹ sn The picture of the Lord looking down from heaven draws attention to his sovereignty over the world.

[14:2]  ² tn Heb “upon the sons of man.”

[14:2]  ³ tn Or “acts wisely.” The Hiphil is exhibitive.

[14:2]  ⁴ sn Anyone who is wise and seeks God refers to the person who seeks to have a relationship with God by obeying and worshiping him.

[33:13]  ⁵ tn The Hebrew perfect verbal forms in v. 13 state general facts.

[33:13]  ⁶ tn Heb “all the sons of men.”