Psalm 73:16

When I tried to understand all this,
it seemed hopeless

Ecclesiastes 8:17

I observed all the work of God and concluded that man is unable to discover the work that is done under the sun. Even though a man labors hard to explore it, he cannot find it; even if the wise man claims to know it, he is unable to discover it.

Psalm 36:6

Your righteousness is like the highest mountains;
Your judgments, like the deepest sea.
Lord, You preserve man and beast.

Psalm 39:6

“Certainly, man walks about like a mere shadow.
Indeed, they frantically rush around in vain,
gathering possessions
without knowing who will get them.

Psalm 77:19

Your way went through the sea
and Your path through the great waters,
but Your footprints were unseen.

Psalm 97:2

Clouds and thick darkness surround Him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

Proverbs 30:2-3

I am more stupid than any other man,
and I lack man’s ability to understand.

Luke 18:32-34

For He will be handed over to the Gentiles, and He will be mocked, insulted, spit on;

John 16:18-19

They said, “What is this He is saying, ‘A little while’? We don’t know what He’s talking about!”

Romans 11:33

Oh, the depth of the riches
both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God!
How unsearchable His judgments
and untraceable His ways!

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;

Too painful for me

General references

Bible References

When

Psalm 36:6
Your righteousness is like the highest mountains;
Your judgments, like the deepest sea.
Lord, You preserve man and beast.
Psalm 77:19
Your way went through the sea
and Your path through the great waters,
but Your footprints were unseen.
Psalm 97:2
Clouds and thick darkness surround Him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
Proverbs 30:2
I am more stupid than any other man,
and I lack man’s ability to understand.
Ecclesiastes 8:17
I observed all the work of God and concluded that man is unable to discover the work that is done under the sun. Even though a man labors hard to explore it, he cannot find it; even if the wise man claims to know it, he is unable to discover it.
Romans 11:33
Oh, the depth of the riches
both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God!
How unsearchable His judgments
and untraceable His ways!

Too painful for me

Psalm 39:6
“Certainly, man walks about like a mere shadow.
Indeed, they frantically rush around in vain,
gathering possessions
without knowing who will get them.
Luke 18:32
For He will be handed over to the Gentiles, and He will be mocked, insulted, spit on;
John 16:18
They said, “What is this He is saying, ‘A little while’? We don’t know what He’s talking about!”

General references

Psalm 94:19
When I am filled with cares,
Your comfort brings me joy.

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