Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 94:11
11The Lord knows the thoughts of mankind; they are futile.
Psalms 94:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
- New International Version (NIV)The Lord knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile.
- English Standard Version (ESV)the Lord—knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord knows the thoughts of man, That they are futile.
Context of Psalms 94:11
9Can the one who shaped the ear not hear, the one who formed the eye not see? 10The one who instructs nations, the one who teaches mankind knowledge — does he not discipline? The Lord knows the thoughts of mankind; they are futile. 12Lord, how happy is anyone you discipline and teach from your law 13to give him relief from troubled times until a pit is dug for the wicked.
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יְֽהוָ֗ה יֹ֭דֵעַ מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת אָדָ֑ם כִּי־הֵ֥מָּה הָֽבֶל׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 94:11
- Psalms 49:10For one can see that the wise die; the foolish and stupid also pass away. Then they leave their wealth to others.
- Job 11:11Surely he knows which people are worthless. If he sees iniquity, will he not take note of it?
- Romans 1:21For though they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or show gratitude. Instead, their thinking became worthless, and their senseless hearts were darkened.
- 1 Corinthians 1:19For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will set aside the intelligence of the intelligent.
Commentaries on Psalms 94:11
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man - That is, He who teaches people all that they know Psalm 94:10, must understand all that there is in the mind. See the notes at 1 Corinthians 3:20. That they are vanity - That is, that they are foolish, vain, unwise, wicked. The knowledge of the thoughts themselves carries with it also the knowledge that they are vain and foolish - for that is their character, and to know them truly is to know this of them. They do…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11While the Lord’s thoughts are deep, people’s thoughts are worthless (compare Psalm 92:5; 1 Corinthians 3:20).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 9-119-11. The evidence of God's providential government is found in His creative power and omniscience, which also assure us that He can punish the wicked in regard to all their vain purposes.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 94
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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