The Lord knows the thoughts of men, that they are vain.

For He knows the works of transgressors, and when He sees wickedness, He will not overlook it.

But man vainly buoys himself up with words, and a mortal born of woman is like a donkey in the desert.

Why did the heathen rage, and the nations imagine vain things?

Because, having known God, they did not glorify Him as God, or give thanks, but became vain in their reasonings, and their senseless heart was darkened.

Beware lest anyone captures you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.