Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jehovah looked down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any that did understand, That did seek after God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The Lord was looking down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who had wisdom, searching after God.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Jehovah looked down from the heavens upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh looked down from heaven on the children of men, To see if there were any who did understand, Who did seek after God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Jehovah from the heavens Hath looked on the sons of men, To see if there is a wise one -- seeking God.