Psalm 94:11
New King James Version
11 The Lord (A)knows the thoughts of man,
That they are futile.
Psalm 94:11
Amplified Bible
11
The Lord knows the thoughts of man,
That they are a mere breath (vain, empty, futile).(A)
Ephesians 4:17
New King James Version
The New Man
17 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should (A)no longer walk as [a]the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind,
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- Ephesians 4:17 NU omits the rest of
Ephesians 4:17
Amplified Bible
The Christian’s Walk
17 So this I say, and solemnly affirm together with the Lord [as in His presence], that you must no longer live as the [unbelieving] Gentiles live, in the futility of their minds [and in the foolishness and emptiness of their souls],
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Psalm 12:2
New King James Version
2 (A)They speak idly everyone with his neighbor;
With flattering lips and [a]a double heart they speak.
Footnotes
- Psalm 12:2 An inconsistent mind
Psalm 12:2
Amplified Bible
2
They speak deceitful and worthless words to one another;
With flattering lips and a double heart they speak.
Psalm 4:2
New King James Version
2 How long, O you sons of men,
Will you turn my glory to shame?
How long will you love worthlessness
And seek falsehood? Selah
Psalm 4:2
Amplified Bible
2
O sons of men, how long will my honor and glory be [turned into] shame?
How long will you [my enemies] love worthless (vain, futile) things and seek deception and lies? Selah.
Ecclesiastes 7:6
New King James Version
6 (A)For like the [a]crackling of thorns under a pot,
So is the laughter of the fool.
This also is vanity.
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- Ecclesiastes 7:6 Lit. sound
Ecclesiastes 7:6
Amplified Bible
6
For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot,
So is the laughter of the fool;
And this too is vanity (futility).
Ecclesiastes 2:1
New King James Version
The Vanity of Pleasure(A)
2 I said (B)in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with (C)mirth; [a]therefore enjoy pleasure”; but surely, (D)this also was vanity.
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- Ecclesiastes 2:1 gladness
Ecclesiastes 2:1
Amplified Bible
The Futility of Pleasure and Possessions
2 I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure and gratification; so enjoy yourself and have a good time.” But behold, this too was vanity (futility, meaninglessness).(A)
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