Psalms 92:6
Psalms 92:6 in Multiple Translations
A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand,
A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.
A brutish man knoweth not; Neither doth a fool understand this:
A man without sense has no knowledge of this; and a foolish man may not take it in.
Only senseless people and fools don't know and understand this:
An vnwise man knoweth it not, and a foole doeth not vnderstand this,
A brutish man doth not know, And a fool understandeth not this; —
A senseless man doesn’t know, neither does a fool understand this:
A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.
There are things that you do that foolish people cannot know about, things that stupid people cannot understand.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 92:6
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Psalms 92:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מַה
גָּדְל֣וּ
מַעֲשֶׂ֣י/ךָ
יְהוָ֑ה
מְ֝אֹ֗ד
עָמְק֥וּ
מַחְשְׁבֹתֶֽי/ךָ
מַה
mâh
H4100
what?
Part
גָּדְל֣וּ
gâdal
H1431
to magnify
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
מַעֲשֶׂ֣י/ךָ
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-mp | Suff
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
מְ֝אֹ֗ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
עָמְק֥וּ
ʻâmaq
H6009
be deep
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
מַחְשְׁבֹתֶֽי/ךָ
machăshâbâh
H4284
plot
N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 92:6
מַה
mâh
H4100
"what?"
Part
This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.
Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may
Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.
גָּדְל֣וּ
gâdal
H1431
"to magnify"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To make something or someone great, important, or powerful. This Hebrew word means to magnify or grow, and is used in the Bible to describe God's power and greatness. The KJV translates it as 'magnify' or 'great'.
Definition: 1) to grow, become great or important, promote, make powerful, praise, magnify, do great things 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to grow up 1a2) to become great 1a3) to be magnified 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to cause to grow 1b2) to make great, powerful 1b3) to magnify 1c) (Pual) to be brought up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to make great 1d2) to magnify 1d3) to do great things 1e) (Hithpael) to magnify oneself
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: advance, boast, bring up, exceed, excellent, be(-come, do, give, make, wax), great(-er, come to... estate, [phrase] things), grow(up), increase, lift up, magnify(-ifical), be much set by, nourish (up), pass, promote, proudly (spoken), tower. See also: Genesis 12:2; Psalms 35:27; Psalms 18:51.
מַעֲשֶׂ֣י/ךָ
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
מְ֝אֹ֗ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
עָמְק֥וּ
ʻâmaq
H6009
"be deep"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
Means to be or make something deep, like a profound idea or a deep hole, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of God's wisdom and the depths of the ocean.
Definition: 1) to be deep, be profound, make deep 1a) (Qal) to be deep 1b) (Hiphil) to make deep, make profound
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: (be, have, make, seek) deep(-ly), depth, be profound. See also: Psalms 92:6; Isaiah 31:6; Isaiah 7:11.
מַחְשְׁבֹתֶֽי/ךָ
machăshâbâh
H4284
"plot"
N-fp | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to a plan, device, or invention, which can be either good or bad. It appears in places like 2 Chronicles 2:11 and Esther 8:3, where it is used to describe clever ideas or schemes. The word is associated with creativity and problem-solving.
Definition: 1) thought, device 1a) thought 1b) device, plan, purpose 1c) invention
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: cunning (work), curious work, device(-sed), imagination, invented, means, purpose, thought. See also: Genesis 6:5; Proverbs 19:21; Psalms 33:10.
Study Notes — Psalms 92:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 92:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 92:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 92:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 92:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 92:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 92:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 92:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 92:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 92:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 92:6
- Sermons on Psalms 92:6
Context — How Great Are Your Works!
4For You, O LORD, have made me glad by Your deeds; I sing for joy at the works of Your hands.
5How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts!
6A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand,
7that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed. 8But You, O LORD, are exalted forever!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 73:22 | I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before You. |
| 2 | 1 Corinthians 2:14 | The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. |
| 3 | Psalms 94:8 | Take notice, O senseless among the people! O fools, when will you be wise? |
| 4 | Proverbs 1:22 | “How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge? |
| 5 | Psalms 49:10 | For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others. |
| 6 | Psalms 14:1 | The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. |
| 7 | Proverbs 24:7 | Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 10:14 | Every man is senseless and devoid of knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols. For his molten images are a fraud, and there is no breath in them. |
| 9 | Proverbs 30:2 | Surely I am the most ignorant of men, and I lack the understanding of a man. |
| 10 | Luke 12:20 | But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ |
Psalms 92:6 Summary
[This verse is saying that some people just don't get it - they don't understand the ways of God or the importance of living a life that honors Him, as seen in Ephesians 4:17-18. It's not that they can't understand, it's just that they don't have the spiritual awareness to see things from God's perspective. We can all be like this at times, but the good news is that we can seek God and ask for His wisdom, as encouraged in James 1:5. By doing so, we can gain a deeper understanding of God's love and plan for our lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be a 'senseless man' in Psalms 92:6?
A senseless man, as described in Psalms 92:6, refers to someone who lacks spiritual understanding and discernment, as seen in Romans 3:11, where it says 'there is no one who understands'.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
Psalms 92:6 serves as a contrast to the wisdom and understanding displayed in the preceding verses, such as Psalms 92:4-5, where the psalmist expresses joy and awe at God's works and thoughts.
What is the difference between a 'senseless man' and a 'fool' in this verse?
While both terms describe individuals lacking in spiritual understanding, a 'fool' in the Bible, such as in Proverbs 10:23, often implies a deliberate rejection of wisdom, whereas a 'senseless man' may simply be unaware or ignorant of spiritual truths.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply Psalms 92:6 by recognizing the importance of seeking spiritual wisdom and understanding, as encouraged in Proverbs 9:10, which says 'the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom'.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can cultivate spiritual understanding and discernment in my own life?
- How do I respond when I encounter people who seem 'senseless' or lacking in spiritual understanding?
- What are some spiritual truths that I have come to understand, and how have they impacted my life?
- In what ways can I seek to deepen my understanding of God's works and thoughts, as described in Psalms 92:4-5?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 92:6
A brutish man knoweth not,.... The lovingkindness of the Lord, and his faithfulness, nor how to show them forth, nor his great works and deep thoughts; man was made originally far above the brute
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 92:6
A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 92:6
A brutish man; who cannot or doth not seriously consider things, whose mind is corrupted by his sensual and brutish appetites; who is led by sense, and not by reason and faith. This; the depth of God’ s counsels and works mentioned , or that particular work of God described .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 92:6
Psalms 92:6 A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.Ver. 6. A brutish man knoweth not] A sottish sensualist, who hath his soul for salt only, to keep his body from putrefying (as we say of swine); he takes no knowledge of God’ s great works, but grunts and goes his ways, contenting himself with a natural use of the creatures, as beasts do.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 92:6
(6) A brutish man.—The Hebrew is apparently from a root meaning “to eat,” and so refers to the man of mere animal nature, who lives for his appetites. Fool.—From root meaning “fat,” hence “gross,” “stupid.” In the one case the moral sense has not come into play at all, in the other it is overgrown by sensuality, so that spiritual discernment, insight into the glories of the Divine mind, is impossible.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 92:6
Verse 6. A brutish man knoweth not] איש בער ish baar, the human hog-the stupid bear-the boor; the man who is all flesh; in whom spirit or intellect neither seems to work nor exist. The brutish man, who never attempts to see God in his works. Neither doth a fool understand this.] כסיל kesil, the fool, is different from בער baar, the brutish man; the latter has mind, but it is buried in flesh; the former has no mind, and his stupidity is unavoidable.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 92:6
6. A brutish man … a fool] Men who are mere sensuous animals, stupid and unreceptive, incapable of discerning spiritual things. Cp. Psalms 49:10; Psalms 73:22; Psalms 94:8. this] Namely, the truth expressed in Psalms 92:7-8, that the wicked flourish only to perish, while Jehovah is eternally supreme. There should be a colon only at the end of Psa 92:6.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 92:6
A brutish man knoweth not - A man who is stupid, and who is like the beasts or brutes; that is, a man whose tastes and propensities are like the brutes, or who does not seem to act as if endowed with a rational nature.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 92:6
6. Brutish man—A stupid man. Compared to a brute because he lives to appetite, and enters not into the true reasons of things; not recognising God as creator and ruler. See Psalms 49:12; Psalms 49:20.
Sermons on Psalms 92:6
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The Sixth Degree of Humility by St. Benedict of Nursia | St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of humility in the life of a monk, highlighting the sixth degree of humility which involves being content with the poorest and wors |
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The God Who Devastates by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker begins by urging the audience to humble themselves before God and seek His guidance. He mentions that his books, available in the foyer, are more compre |
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Holy Spirit Given From Heaven by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of obeying God and following the teachings of the scriptures. He shares a personal anecdote about a man who was converted to |
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Holy Spirit - Part 1 by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher expresses gratitude for the opportunities to spread the word of God through tapes and videos, particularly in America. He shares a personal experience |
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Take Heed How You Hear by A.W. Tozer | The sermon transcript emphasizes the importance of listening to the word of God and not just hearing it. It highlights the danger of routine religion and the need for a genuine and |
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What Is Your Ambition in Life? by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the weight and responsibility of preaching the word of God. He acknowledges that for some, preaching is a talent show, but for others, it is |
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Clothed With Power by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of a Roman official who was struck blind by God's judgment for opposing the power of God. The official later converts to Christianit |