Other translations
American Standard Version
Jehovah knoweth the thoughts of man, That they are vanity.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Lord Jehovah knows the reasonings of the children of men, because they are a vapor.
Darby Bible Translation
Jehovah knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
The Lord knoweth the thoughts of men, that they are vain.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
the LORD—knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath.
God's Word
The LORD knows that people's thoughts are pointless.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD knows man's thoughts; they are meaningless.
International Standard Version
The LORD knows the thoughts of human beings— that they are futile.
NET Bible
The LORD knows that peoples' thoughts are morally bankrupt.
New American Standard Bible
The LORD knows the thoughts of man, That they are a mere breath.
New International Version
The LORD knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile.
New Living Translation
The LORD knows people's thoughts; he knows they are worthless!
Webster's Bible Translation
The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
The World English Bible
Yahweh knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile.
EasyEnglish Bible
The Lord knows what people think. He knows that their thoughts are empty.
Young‘s Literal Translation
He knoweth the thoughts of man, that they [are] vanity.
New Life Version
The Lord knows the thoughts of man. He knows that they are empty.
The Voice Bible
The Eternal knows the highest thoughts of the wise, and they are worthless.
Living Bible
The Lord is fully aware of how limited and futile the thoughts of mankind are,
New Catholic Bible
The Lord is well aware of our thoughts and how foolish they are.
Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh knows the thoughts of man, That they are vanity.
Jubilee Bible 2000
The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
Christian Standard Bible
The Lord knows the thoughts of mankind; they are futile.
Amplified Bible © 1954
The Lord knows the thoughts of man, that they are vain (empty and futile—only a breath).
New Century Version
The Lord knows what people think. He knows their thoughts are just a puff of wind.
The Message
Well, think again, you idiots, fools—how long before you get smart? Do you think Ear-Maker doesn’t hear, Eye-Shaper doesn’t see? Do you think the trainer of nations doesn’t correct, the teacher of Adam doesn’t know? God knows, all right— knows your stupidity, sees your shallowness.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
The Lord knows the thoughts of mankind. He knows that they are just vapor.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The Lord knows our thoughts, that they are but an empty breath.
Good News Translation®
The Lord knows what we think; he knows how senseless our reasoning is.
Wycliffe Bible
The Lord knoweth the thoughts of men; that those be (in) vain. (The Lord knoweth, that the thoughts of the people be all in vain, that is, empty, and useless, or worthless.)
Contemporary English Version
The Lord knows how useless our plans really are.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
the Lord, knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
The Lord knows our thoughts, that they are but an empty breath.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
The Lord knows our thoughts, that they are but an empty breath.
Common English Bible © 2011
The Lord does indeed know human thoughts, knows that they are nothing but a puff of air.
Amplified Bible © 2015
The Lord knows the thoughts of man, That they are a mere breath (vain, empty, futile).
English Standard Version Anglicised
the Lord—knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
The Lord knows the plans of man; they are like a fleeting breath.
New American Standard Bible
The Lord knows human thoughts, That they are mere breath.
The Expanded Bible
The Lord knows ·what people think [L the thoughts of humans]. He knows their thoughts are ·just a puff of wind [a bubble/vapor/meaningless/futile; Eccl. 1:2].
Tree of Life Version
Adonai knows human thoughts— they are but a breath.
Revised Standard Version
the Lord, knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath.
New International Reader's Version
The Lord knows what people think. He knows that their thoughts don’t amount to anything.
BRG Bible
The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
Complete Jewish Bible
Adonai understands that people’s thoughts are merely a puff of wind.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
The Lord knows our thoughts, that they are but an empty breath.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
Hashem knoweth the machshevot (thoughts) of adam, that they are hevel (vanity, futile).
Names of God Bible
Yahweh knows that people’s thoughts are pointless.
Modern English Version
The Lord, He knows the thoughts of people, that they are a breath.
Easy-to-Read Version
The Lord knows what people are thinking. He knows that their thoughts are like a puff of wind.
International Children’s Bible
The Lord knows what people think. He knows they are just a puff of wind.
Lexham English Bible
Yahweh knows the thoughts of humankind, that they are to no purpose.
New International Version - UK
The Lord knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile.