God’s Word Translation
Psalms 94:11
11The Lord knows that people’s thoughts are pointless.
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
9God created ears. Do you think he can’t hear? He formed eyes. Do you think he can’t see? 10He disciplines nations. Do you think he can’t punish? He teaches people. Do you think he doesn’t know anything? The Lord knows that people’s thoughts are pointless. 12O Lord, blessed is the person whom you discipline and instruct from your teachings. 13You give him peace and quiet from times of trouble while a pit is dug to trap wicked people.
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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 49:10Indeed, one can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their riches to others.
- Job 11:11He knows who the scoundrels are. And when he sees sin, doesn’t he pay attention to it?
- Romans 1:21They knew God but did not praise and thank him for being God. Instead, their thoughts were pointless, and their misguided minds were plunged into darkness.
- 1 Corinthians 1:19Scripture says, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise. I will reject the intelligence of intelligent people.”
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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