Jehovah knows the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.

For He knows the vanity of men; He sees wickedness also. Will He not then consider it?

For an empty-headed man will be wise, when a wild ass's colt is born a man.

Why do the nations rage, and the peoples devise a vain thing?

because, although they know God, they do not glorify Him as God, nor are thankful, but become vain in their reasonings, and their stupid hearts are darkened.

Beware that no one rob you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the traditions of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.