12 Bible Verses about Man's Thoughts

The Lord knows man’s thoughts;
they are meaningless.

“Knowing their works and their thoughts, I have come to gather all nations and languages; they will come and see My glory.

Then the Spirit of the Lord came on me, and He told me, “You are to say: This is what the Lord says: That is what you are thinking, house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your mind.

Search me, God, and know my heart;
test me and know my concerns.

You know when I sit down and when I stand up;
You understand my thoughts from far away.

A man’s heart plans his way,
but the Lord determines his steps.

Knowing their thoughts, He told them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is headed for destruction, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.

and a sword will pierce your own soul—that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

But perceiving their thoughts, Jesus replied to them, “Why are you thinking this in your hearts?

But He knew their thoughts and told the man with the paralyzed hand, “Get up and stand here.” So he got up and stood there.

For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the ideas and thoughts of the heart.

I will kill her children with the plague. Then all the churches will know that I am the One who examines minds and hearts, and I will give to each of you according to your works.