Psalm 33:13
New International Version
From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind;

New Living Translation
The LORD looks down from heaven and sees the whole human race.

English Standard Version
The LORD looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man;

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.

King James Bible
The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.

New King James Version
The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.

New American Standard Bible
The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of mankind;

NASB 1995
The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men;

NASB 1977
The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men;

Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men;

Amplified Bible
The LORD looks [down] from heaven; He sees all the sons of man;

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD looks down from heaven; he observes everyone.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD looks down from heaven; He observes everyone.

American Standard Version
Jehovah looketh from heaven; He beholdeth all the sons of men;

Contemporary English Version
The LORD looks at the world

English Revised Version
The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD looks down from heaven. He sees all of Adam's descendants.

Good News Translation
The LORD looks down from heaven and sees all of us humans.

International Standard Version
When the LORD looks down from heaven, he observes every human being.

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.

NET Bible
The LORD watches from heaven; he sees all people.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD looks from heaven. He sees all the descendants of Adam.

Webster's Bible Translation
The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.

World English Bible
Yahweh looks from heaven. He sees all the sons of men.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
YHWH has looked from the heavens, "" He has seen all the sons of men.

Young's Literal Translation
From the heavens hath Jehovah looked, He hath seen all the sons of men.

Smith's Literal Translation
Jehovah looked from the heavens; he saw all the sons of man.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord hath looked from heaven: he hath beheld all the sons of men.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Lord has looked down from heaven. He has seen all the sons of men.

New American Bible
From heaven the LORD looks down and observes the children of Adam,

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD looks down from heaven; he sees all humankind.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The LORD looks from heaven; he beholds all the sons of men.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH looked out from Heaven and saw all the children of men
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The LORD looketh from heaven; He beholdeth all the sons of men;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Lord looks out of heaven; he beholds all the sons of men.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Praise to the Creator
12Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance! 13The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. 14From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth.…

Cross References
Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.

2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”

Job 28:24
For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.

Jeremiah 32:19
the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.

Hebrews 4:13
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

Psalm 11:4
The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.

Psalm 14:2
The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.

Psalm 102:19
For He looked down from the heights of His sanctuary; the LORD gazed out from heaven to earth

Isaiah 66:1-2
This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? / Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.

Acts 17:24-28
The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. / Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. / From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands. ...

1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

Matthew 6:4
so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Matthew 10:29-31
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Luke 12:6-7
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

1 Samuel 16:7
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”


Treasury of Scripture

The LORD looks from heaven; he beholds all the sons of men.

looketh

Psalm 11:4
The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

Psalm 14:2
The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.

Psalm 102:19
For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth;

beholdeth

Psalm 53:2
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.

Jeremiah 23:23,24
Am I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off? …

Hebrews 4:13
Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

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The LORD
This phrase refers to Yahweh, the covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible. It signifies the personal and relational nature of God with His people. In the Hebrew text, "Yahweh" is the sacred name revealed to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). This name underscores God's eternal existence and His unchanging nature. Historically, the use of this name in the Psalms reminds the Israelites of God's faithfulness and His mighty acts of deliverance, such as the Exodus from Egypt. For Christians, it also points to the continuity of God's character and His promises fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

looks down
The Hebrew root for this phrase is "nabat," which means to look intently or to regard with attention. This conveys not a passive glance but an active, discerning observation. In the context of the Psalms, this suggests God's omniscience and His intimate involvement with His creation. It reassures believers that God is not distant or indifferent but is actively watching over the world. This is a source of comfort, knowing that God sees and understands the complexities of human life.

from heaven
This phrase indicates the divine perspective from which God observes the earth. Heaven is often depicted in Scripture as God's dwelling place, a realm of holiness and majesty. It emphasizes the transcendence of God, who is above all creation, yet it also highlights His sovereignty. From this exalted position, God governs the universe with wisdom and justice. For believers, this is a reminder of God's ultimate authority and the assurance that His plans are perfect and will be accomplished.

He sees
The verb "sees" in Hebrew is "ra'ah," which implies not just visual sight but also understanding and insight. This suggests that God's observation is comprehensive and penetrating. He perceives not only actions but also the thoughts and intentions of the heart. This is a call to live with integrity, knowing that nothing is hidden from God's sight. It also provides comfort, as God is aware of the struggles and injustices His people face, and He is a righteous judge.

all the sons of men
This phrase, "bene adam" in Hebrew, refers to all humanity. It underscores the universality of God's gaze and concern. Every person, regardless of status, nationality, or background, is within God's view. This reflects the biblical teaching of the inherent dignity and value of every human being, created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). It also serves as a reminder of the accountability all people have before their Creator. For Christians, it is a call to share the gospel with all nations, knowing that God's love and salvation are available to everyone.

Verse 13. - The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men (comp. Psalm 11:4: 14:2; 102:19). God's having any care at all for man is a wondrous condescension, and so worthy of all praise; his having regard to all men - all the frail sons of weak and sinful Adam - is still more wonderful, still more deserving of eulogy.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

looks down
הִבִּ֣יט (hib·bîṭ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5027: To scan, look intently at, to regard

from heaven;
מִ֭שָּׁמַיִם (miš·šā·ma·yim)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

He sees
רָ֝אָ֗ה (rā·’āh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the sons
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of men.
הָאָדָֽם׃ (hā·’ā·ḏām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being


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