Psalms 14:2

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

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

Psalms 132:11

132:11 The Lord made a reliable promise to David;

he will not go back on his word.

He said, “I will place one of your descendants on your throne.

Psalms 137:7

137:7 Remember, O Lord, what the Edomites did

on the day Jerusalem fell.

They said, “Tear it down, tear it down, 10 

right to its very foundation!”


sn The picture of the Lord looking down from heaven draws attention to his sovereignty over the world.

tn Heb “upon the sons of man.”

tn Or “acts wisely.” The Hiphil is exhibitive.

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.

tn Heb “the Lord swore an oath to David [in] truth.”

tn Heb “he will not turn back from it.”

tn The words “he said” are supplied in the translation to clarify that what follows are the Lord’s words.

tn Heb “the fruit of your body.”

tn Heb “remember, O Lord, against the sons of Edom, the day of Jerusalem.”

10 tn Heb “lay [it] bare, lay [it] bare.”