Verse 11

The LORD knows the thoughts of man; He knows they are but a breath.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 3:20 : 20 And again, 'The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.'
  • Job 11:11-12 : 11 For He knows worthless men; He sees iniquity, even when He does not consider it. 12 But an empty-headed man will gain understanding when a wild donkey’s colt is born as a human being!
  • Ps 49:10-13 : 10 that he should live on forever and not see the pit of decay. 11 For he sees that even the wise die; the fool and the senseless alike perish and leave their wealth to others. 12 Their inward thought is that their houses will last forever, and their dwelling places for all generations; they call their lands by their own names. 13 But man in his honor does not remain; he is like the beasts that perish.
  • Rom 1:21-22 : 21 For although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God or give thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools.
  • 1 Cor 1:19 : 19 For it is written, 'I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the understanding of the intelligent I will frustrate.'
  • 1 Cor 1:21 : 21 For since in God’s wisdom 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 Cor 1:25 : 25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.