Mazmur 14:2-3

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 

14:3 Everyone rejects God; ⁵ 

they are all morally corrupt. ⁶ 

None of them does what is right, ⁷ 

not even one!

Mazmur 53:2

53:2 God looks down from heaven ⁸  at the human race, ⁹ 

to see if there is anyone who is wise ¹⁰  and seeks God. ¹¹ 

[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.

[14:3]  ⁵ tn Heb “everyone turns aside.”

[14:3]  ⁶ tn Heb “together they are corrupt.”

[14:3]  ⁷ tn Heb “there is none that does good.”

[53:2]  ⁸ sn The picture of the Lord looking down from heaven draws attention to his sovereignty over the world.

[53:2]  ⁹ tn Heb “upon the sons of man.”

[53:2]  ¹⁰ tn Or “acts wisely.” The Hiphil is exhibitive.

[53:2]  ¹¹ tn That is, who seeks to have a relationship with God by obeying and worshiping him.