He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord #– #that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.’
Ecclesiastes 7:24 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised What exists is beyond reach and very deep. Who can discover it? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition That which is is far off, and that which is deep is very deep–who can find it out [true wisdom independent of the fear of God]? [Job 28:12-28; I Cor. 2:9-16.] American Standard Version (1901) That which is, is far off and exceeding deep; who can find it out? Common English Bible All that happens is elusive and utterly unfathomable. Who can grasp it? Catholic Public Domain Version I have tested everything in wisdom. I have said: "I will be wise." And wisdom withdrew farther from me, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version I have tried all things in wisdom. I have said: I will be wise: and it departed farther from me, |
He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord #– #that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.’
The Almighty #– #we cannot reach him – he is exalted in power! He will not violate justice and abundant righteousness,
I observed all the work of God and concluded that a person is unable to discover the work that is done under the sun. Even though a person labours hard to explore it, he cannot find it; even if a wise person claims to know it, he is unable to discover it.
Oh, the depth of the riches and the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgements and untraceable his ways!
who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see, to him be honour and eternal power. Amen.