Psalms 52:3 cpdv — God gazed down from heaven on the sons of men, to see if there were any who were considering or seeking God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"God gazed down from heaven on the sons of men, to see if there were any who were considering or seeking God. "

— Psalms 52:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 52 — Context

1

Unto the end. For Mahalath: the thoughts of David. The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.”

2

They were corrupted, and they became abominable with iniquities. There is no one who does good.

3

God gazed down from heaven on the sons of men, to see if there were any who were considering or seeking God.

4

All have gone astray; together they have become useless. There is no one who does good; there is not even one.

5

Will they never learn: all those who work iniquity, who devour my people like a meal of bread?

6

They have not called upon God. In that place, they have trembled in fear, where there was no fear. For God has scattered the bones of those who please men. They have been confounded, because God has spurned them.

Psalms 52:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 52:3 say?
Psalms 52:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “God gazed down from heaven on the sons of men, to see if there were any who were considering or seeking God. ”
Where is Psalms 52:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 52:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 52, verse 3.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 52:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 52:3 in?
Psalms 52:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 52:3?
Psalms 52:3 reads (CPDV): “God gazed down from heaven on the sons of men, to see if there were any who were considering or seeking God. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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