And He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord —that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.”’
Ecclesiastes 7:24 - Tree of Life Version Whatever it may be, it is far off and very profound—who can fathom 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, |
And He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord —that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.”’
Shaddai, we cannot find Him! He is great in power and justice, and abundant righteousness He does not oppress.
Your love, Adonai, is in the heavens, Your faithfulness up to the skies.
then I saw all the work of God. No one can comprehend the work that is done under the sun. Despite all human efforts to seek it out, no one comprehends. Even if a wise person claims to know, he cannot really comprehend.
O the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and how incomprehensible His ways!
who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or is able to see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.