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Yahweh knows the thoughts of man, That they are futile.

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God Knows Every Thought

Multiple commentators emphasize that God's knowledge extends beyond our actions to our innermost thoughts. He knows not only what we think, but the true nature of those thoughts, seeing them as foolish and vain, stripped of the self-deception we often apply. This divine insight serves as a powerful rebuke to human intellectual pride and the folly of trying to hide any part of ourselves from God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 94:11

18th Century

Theologian

The Lord knows the thoughts of man - That is, He who teaches people all that they know (Psalms 94:10), must understand …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 94:11

19th Century

Bishop

That they are vanity —The literal rendering, “for they are breath,” referring not to thoughts, but to man collectively, g…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 94:11

19th Century

Preacher

The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man,

God knows not only men's words and acts, but their thoughts also. God knows thoughtful men, t…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 94:11

16th Century

Theologian

Jehovah knows the thoughts of men, etc. He again insists upon the folly of men in seeking to wrap themselves up in darkness and hide thems…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 94:11

17th Century

Pastor

The Lord knows the thoughts of man
He not only hears their words, and sees their actions; but he knows their thought…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 94:1–11

17th Century

Minister

We may boldly appeal to God, for He is the almighty Judge by whom every man is judged. Let this encourage those who suffer wrong to bear it silentl…

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