Translations
Modern
A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand,
Traditional
A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.
Literal
A stupid man does not know, and a fool cannot understand this:
Latin
Vir insipiens non cognoscet, et stultus non intelliget hæc.
Original
Hebrew
English
A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand,
Notes
The Lord’s thoughts confuse those who lack understanding or act foolishly, and those who do not seek wisdom (Proverbs 1:22; 10:23).
Fools perish because they do not understand the Lord’s great works and his eternal plans.
This psalm begins with thanksgiving and praise. The Lord, the Most High, is fair and just in judging the godly and the wicked. The godly will have a bright and strong future, while the wicked will die.
Wise people see and understand the Lord's actions, which show his justice (Psalm 92:6–7, 11, 15). The wicked, like grass, are quickly destroyed (Psalm 92:7–10).
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