Psalms 94:11

Psalms 94:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)The Lord knows people’s thoughts; he knows they are worthless!

Context of Psalms 94:11

9Does he who fashioned the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? 10Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches mankind lack knowledge? The Lord knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile. 12Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord, the one you teach from your law; 13you grant them relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked.

Psalms 94:11 word by word

יְֽהוָ֗ה יֹ֭דֵעַ מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת אָדָ֑ם כִּי־הֵ֥מָּה הָֽבֶל׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• knowethיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• the thoughtsמַחֲשָׁבָהmachăshâbâh machăshebeth · plotH4284
• of manאָדָם'âdâm · manH120
• vanityהֶ֫בֶלhebel hăbêl · vanityH1892

Cross-references for Psalms 94:11

• Psalms 49:10For all can see that the wise die, that the foolish and the senseless also perish, leaving their wealth to others.
• Job 11:11Surely he recognizes deceivers; and when he sees evil, does he not take note?
• Romans 1:21For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.
• 1 Corinthians 1:19For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”

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

Topics related to Psalms 94:11

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Depravity of Man
• God Continued...
• Heart
• Quotations and Allusions
• Sin
• Vanity

In the dictionaries

• Triumph
• Foreknow; Foreknowledge
• Psalms, Book of
• Wisdom

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