Psalm 94:11 “The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile.”

Psalm 94:11

The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.

World English Bible

The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile.

American Standard Version

Jehovah knoweth the thoughts of man, That they are vanity.

Geneva Bible 1599

The Lord knoweth the thoughtes of man, that they are vanitie.

Darby Translation

Jehovah knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.

Young's Literal Translation

He knoweth the thoughts of man, that they [are] vanity.

Bible in Basic English

The Lord has knowledge of the thoughts of man, for they are only a breath.

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Cross references

“The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.”

1 Corinthians 1:19 1 Corinthians 1:21 1 Corinthians 1:25 Psalm 49:10–13 Job 11:11 Job 11:12

1 Corinthians 1:19 · BSB

For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”

1 Corinthians 1:21 · BSB

For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.

1 Corinthians 1:25 · BSB

For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.

Psalm 49:10–13 · BSB

For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others.

Job 11:11 · BSB

Surely He knows the deceit of men. If He sees iniquity, does He not take note?

Job 11:12 · BSB

But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man!

Also

1 Corinthians 3:20

1 Corinthians 3:20 · BSB

And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10He who admonishes the nations, does He not discipline? He who teaches man, does He lack knowledge?

12Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,

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