New King James Version
Psalms 94:11
11The Lord knows the thoughts of man, That 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 Living Translation (NLT)The Lord knows people’s thoughts; he knows they are worthless!
Context of Psalms 94:11
9He who planted the ear, shall He not hear? He who formed the eye, shall He not see? 10He who instructs the nations, shall He not correct, He who teaches man knowledge? The Lord knows the thoughts of man, That they are futile. 12Blessed is the man whom You instruct, O Lord, And teach out of Your law, 13That You may give him rest from the days of adversity, Until the pit is dug for the wicked.
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יְֽהוָ֗ה יֹ֭דֵעַ מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת אָדָ֑ם כִּי־הֵ֥מָּה הָֽבֶל׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 94:11
- Psalms 49:10For he sees wise men die; Likewise the fool and the senseless person perish, And leave their wealth to others.
- Job 11:11For He knows deceitful men; He sees wickedness also. Will He not then consider it?
- Romans 1:21because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.
- 1 Corinthians 1:19For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.”
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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