Ecclesiastes 7:24

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The truth is beyond us. It's far too deep.

Cross References

Job 28:28

God told us, “Wisdom means that you respect me, the Lord, and turn from sin.”

Job 37:23

God cannot be seen— but his power is great, and he is always fair.

Psalm 139:6

I can't understand all this! Such wonderful knowledge is far above me.

Psalm 36:6

Your decisions are always fair. They are firm like mountains, deep like the sea, and all people and animals are under your care.

Ecclesiastes 8:17

I saw everything God does, and I realized that no one can really understand what happens. We may be very wise, but no matter how much we try or how much we claim to know, we cannot understand it all.

Romans 11:33

Who can measure the wealth and wisdom and knowledge of God? Who can understand his decisions or explain what he does?

1 Timothy 6:16

Only God lives for ever! And he lives in light that no one can come near. No human has ever seen God or ever can see him. God will be honoured, and his power will last for ever. Amen.