12 Bible Verses about Man's Thoughts

The Lord knows the thoughts of man,
That they are a mere breath (vain, empty, futile).

“For I know their works and their thoughts. The time is coming to gather all nations and languages, and they will come and see My glory.

Then the Spirit of the Lord fell upon me, and He said to me, “Say, ‘Thus says the Lord, “This is what you think, house of Israel, for I know your thoughts.

Search me [thoroughly], O God, and know my heart;
Test me and know my anxious thoughts;

You know when I sit down and when I rise up [my entire life, everything I do];
You understand my thought from afar.

A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life],
But the Lord directs his steps and establishes them.

Knowing their thoughts Jesus said to them, “Any kingdom that is divided against itself is being laid waste; and no city or house divided against itself will [continue to] stand.

and a sword [of deep sorrow] will pierce through your own soul—so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

But Jesus, knowing their [hostile] thoughts, answered them, “Why are you questioning [these things] in your hearts?

But He was aware of their thoughts, and He said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and come forward.” So he got up and stood there.

For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.

And I will kill her children (followers) with pestilence [thoroughly annihilating them], and all the churches will know [without any doubt] that I am He who searches the minds and hearts [the innermost thoughts, purposes]; and I will give to each one of you [a reward or punishment] according to your deeds.