Psalms 94:11

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

The LORD knows that peoples’ thoughts are morally bankrupt.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 3:20 : 20 And again,“The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”
  • Job 11:11-12 : 11 For he knows deceitful men; when he sees evil, will he not consider it? 12 But an empty man will become wise, when a wild donkey’s colt is born a human being.
  • Ps 49:10-13 : 10 Surely one sees that even wise people die; fools and spiritually insensitive people all pass away and leave their wealth to others. 11 Their grave becomes their permanent residence, their eternal dwelling place. They name their lands after themselves, 12 but, despite their wealth, people do not last, they are like animals that perish. 13 This is the destiny of fools, and of those who approve of their philosophy.(Selah)
  • Rom 1:21-22 : 21 For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or give him thanks, but they became futile in their thoughts and their senseless hearts were darkened. 22 Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools
  • 1 Cor 1:19 : 19 For it is written,“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will thwart the cleverness of the intelligent.”
  • 1 Cor 1:21 : 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world by its wisdom did not know God, God was pleased to save those who believe by the foolishness of preaching.
  • 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.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 1 Cor 3:20
    81%

    20And again,“The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”

  • Job 11:11
    77%

    11For he knows deceitful men; when he sees evil, will he not consider it?

  • Ps 144:3-4
    2 verses
    74%

    3O LORD, of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should be concerned about them?

    4People are like a vapor, their days like a shadow that disappears.

  • Ps 94:10
    74%

    10Does the one who disciplines the nations not punish? He is the one who imparts knowledge to human beings!

  • Ps 139:23
    73%

    23Examine me, O God, and probe my thoughts! Test me, and know my concerns!

  • Ps 103:14
    73%

    14For he knows what we are made of; he realizes we are made of clay.

  • Ps 139:1-2
    2 verses
    72%

    1For the music director, a psalm of David. O LORD, you examine me and know.

    2You know when I sit down and when I get up; even from far away you understand my motives.

  • Ps 94:12
    72%

    12How blessed is the one whom you instruct, O LORD, the one whom you teach from your law,

  • Ps 92:5-6
    2 verses
    72%

    5How great are your works, O LORD! Your plans are very intricate!

    6The spiritually insensitive do not recognize this; the fool does not understand this.

  • Ps 44:21
    72%

    21would not God discover it, for he knows one’s thoughts?

  • Ps 73:11
    72%

    11They say,“How does God know what we do? Is the Most High aware of what goes on?”

  • Eccl 6:11
    72%

    11The more one argues with words, the less he accomplishes. How does that benefit him?

  • Jer 10:23
    71%

    23LORD, we know that people do not control their own destiny. It is not in their power to determine what will happen to them.

  • Prov 19:3
    71%

    3A person’s folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Job 21:27
    71%

    27Futile Words, Deceptive Answers“Yes, I know what you are thinking, the schemes by which you would wrong me.

  • Jer 17:9-10
    2 verses
    71%

    9The human mind is more deceitful than anything else. It is incurably bad. Who can understand it?

    10I, the LORD, probe into people’s minds. I examine people’s hearts. I deal with each person according to how he has behaved. I give them what they deserve based on what they have done.

  • Prov 20:24
    71%

    24The steps of a person are ordained by the LORD– so how can anyone understand his own way?

  • Isa 55:8
    70%

    8“Indeed, my plans are not like your plans, and my deeds are not like your deeds,” says the LORD,

  • Prov 16:1-2
    2 verses
    70%

    1The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the LORD.

    2All a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion, but the LORD evaluates the motives.

  • Rom 11:34
    70%

    34For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?

  • Ps 39:4-6
    3 verses
    70%

    4“O LORD, help me understand my mortality and the brevity of life! Let me realize how quickly my life will pass!

    5Look, you make my days short-lived, and my life span is nothing from your perspective. Surely all people, even those who seem secure, are nothing but vapor.(Selah)

    6Surely people go through life as mere ghosts. Surely they accumulate worthless wealth without knowing who will eventually haul it away.”

  • Prov 21:2
    70%

    2All of a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion, but the LORD evaluates his thoughts.

  • 1 Cor 2:11
    70%

    11For who among men knows the things of a man except the man’s spirit within him? So too, no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.

  • Ps 139:17
    70%

    17How difficult it is for me to fathom your thoughts about me, O God! How vast is their sum total!

  • Job 28:23
    70%

    23God understands the way to it, and he alone knows its place.

  • Job 17:11
    70%

    11My days have passed, my plans are shattered, even the desires of my heart.

  • Job 7:17
    70%

    17Insignificance of Humans“What is mankind that you make so much of them, and that you pay attention to them?

  • Ezek 11:5
    69%

    5Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon me and said to me,“Say: This is what the LORD says:‘This is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; I know what goes through your minds.

  • Ps 146:4
    69%

    4Their life’s breath departs, they return to the ground; on that day their plans die.

  • Ps 33:11
    69%

    11The LORD’s decisions stand forever; his plans abide throughout the ages.

  • Prov 15:11
    69%

    11Death and Destruction are before the LORD– how much more the hearts of humans!

  • 1 Sam 2:3
    69%

    3Don’t keep speaking so arrogantly. Proud talk should not come out of your mouth! For the LORD is a God who knows; he evaluates what people do.

  • Ps 94:8
    69%

    8Take notice of this, you ignorant people! You fools, when will you ever understand?

  • Ps 39:11
    69%

    11You severely discipline people for their sins; like a moth you slowly devour their strength. Surely all people are a mere vapor.(Selah)

  • Prov 5:21
    69%

    21For the ways of a person are in front of the LORD’s eyes, and the LORD weighs all that person’s paths.

  • Prov 24:12
    69%

    12If you say,“But we did not know about this,” won’t the one who evaluates hearts discern it? Won’t the one who guards your life realize and repay each person according to his deeds?

  • Ps 90:11
    69%

    11Who can really fathom the intensity of your anger? Your raging fury causes people to fear you.

  • Prov 16:9
    69%

    9A person plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.

  • Jer 51:18
    69%

    18They are worthless, objects to be ridiculed. When the time comes to punish them, they will be destroyed.

  • Prov 19:21
    69%

    21There are many plans in a person’s mind, but it is the counsel of the LORD which will stand.

  • Job 34:21
    69%

    21For his eyes are on the ways of an individual, he observes all a person’s steps.

  • Ps 14:2
    69%

    2The LORD looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

  • Jer 29:11
    69%

    11For I know what I have planned for you,’ says the LORD.‘I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.