Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile. New Living Translation The LORD knows people’s thoughts; he knows they are worthless! English Standard Version the LORD—knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath. Berean Standard Bible The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile. King James Bible The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. New King James Version The LORD knows the thoughts of man, That they are futile. New American Standard Bible The LORD knows human thoughts, That they are mere breath. NASB 1995 The LORD knows the thoughts of man, That they are a mere breath. NASB 1977 The LORD knows the thoughts of man, That they are a mere breath. Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh knows the thoughts of man, That they are vanity. Amplified Bible The LORD knows the thoughts of man, That they are a mere breath (vain, empty, futile). Christian Standard Bible The LORD knows the thoughts of mankind; they are futile. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD knows man’s thoughts; they are meaningless. American Standard Version Jehovah knoweth the thoughts of man, That they are vanity. Contemporary English Version The LORD knows how useless our plans really are. English Revised Version The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD knows that people's thoughts are pointless. Good News Translation The LORD knows what we think; he knows how senseless our reasoning is. International Standard Version The LORD knows the thoughts of human beings— that they are futile. Majority Standard Bible The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile. NET Bible The LORD knows that peoples' thoughts are morally bankrupt. New Heart English Bible The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile. Webster's Bible Translation The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. World English Bible Yahweh knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe knows the thoughts of man, that they [are] vanity. Young's Literal Translation He knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah knew the thoughts of man that they are vanity. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord knoweth the thoughts of men, that they are vain. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The LORD knows the plans of man; they are like a fleeting breath. New Revised Standard Version The LORD knows our thoughts, that they are but an empty breath. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD knows the thoughts of man; they are like a breath. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH knows the reasonings of the children of men, because they are a vapor. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, That they are vanity. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord knows the thoughts of men, that they are vain. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Will Not Forget His People…10He who admonishes the nations, does He not discipline? He who teaches man, does He lack knowledge? 11The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile. 12Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,… Cross References 1 Corinthians 3:20 And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” Romans 1:21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. Job 5:12-13 He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success. / He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning. Isaiah 29:14 Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.” Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. Jeremiah 8:9 The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what wisdom do they really have? 1 Corinthians 1:19-20 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” / Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? Isaiah 44:25 who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense, Job 11:11-12 Surely He knows the deceit of men. If He sees iniquity, does He not take note? / But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man! Ecclesiastes 7:29 Only this have I found: I have discovered that God made mankind upright, but they have sought out many schemes.” Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. Job 12:24 He deprives the earth’s leaders of reason and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland. 1 Corinthians 2:6-7 Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. / No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. Treasury of Scripture The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. Psalm 49:10-13 For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others… Job 11:11,12 For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it? … Romans 1:21,22 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened… Jump to Previous Breath Futile Mere Thoughts VanityJump to Next Breath Futile Mere Thoughts VanityPsalm 94 1. The prophet, calling for justice, complains of tyranny and impiety.8. He teaches God's providence 12. He shows the blessedness of affliction 16. God is the defender of the afflicted. The LORD knows The phrase "The LORD knows" emphasizes the omniscience of God. In Hebrew, the word for "knows" is "יָדַע" (yada), which conveys an intimate, comprehensive understanding. This is not mere awareness but a profound, personal knowledge. The LORD, Yahweh, is depicted as the covenant-keeping God who is deeply involved with His creation. This knowledge is comforting to believers, as it assures them that God is aware of their struggles and needs. Historically, this understanding of God's omniscience has been a source of solace and strength for the faithful, knowing that nothing escapes His notice. the thoughts of man are futile Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDיְֽהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel knows יֹ֭דֵעַ (yō·ḏê·a‘) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know the thoughts מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת (maḥ·šə·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4284: A contrivance, a texture, machine, intention, plan of man, אָדָ֑ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they הֵ֥מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They are futile. הָֽבֶל׃ (hā·ḇel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1892: Emptiness, vanity, transitory, unsatisfactory Links Psalm 94:11 NIVPsalm 94:11 NLT Psalm 94:11 ESV Psalm 94:11 NASB Psalm 94:11 KJV Psalm 94:11 BibleApps.com Psalm 94:11 Biblia Paralela Psalm 94:11 Chinese Bible Psalm 94:11 French Bible Psalm 94:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 94:11 Yahweh knows the thoughts of man that (Psalm Ps Psa.) |