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
102:19 For he will look down from his sanctuary above; 5
from heaven the Lord will look toward earth, 6
53:2 God looks down from heaven 7 at the human race, 8
to see if there is anyone who is wise 9 and seeks God. 10
1 sn The picture of the
2 tn Heb “upon the sons of man.”
3 tn Or “acts wisely.” The Hiphil is exhibitive.
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.
5 tn Heb “from the height of his sanctuary.”
6 tn The perfect verbal forms in v. 19 are functioning as future perfects, indicating future actions that will precede the future developments described in v. 18.
9 sn The picture of the
10 tn Heb “upon the sons of man.”
11 tn Or “acts wisely.” The Hiphil is exhibitive.
12 tn That is, who seeks to have a relationship with God by obeying and worshiping him.