KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD knows what people are thinking, and that their thoughts are empty and meaningless.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God sees into our hearts and minds, and He knows that human thoughts are often shallow and worthless compared to His wisdom.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when the Israelites were facing oppression and injustice from their enemies. The psalmist is contrasting God's perfect knowledge and wisdom with the limited, often prideful thinking of humans. The word 'vanity' here means emptiness or futility - describing how human reasoning falls short without God's guidance.
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