Psalm 73:16

When I tried to make sense of this, it was troubling to me.

Ecclesiastes 8:17

then I discerned all that God has done: No one really comprehends what happens on earth. Despite all human efforts to discover it, no one can ever grasp it. Even if a wise person claimed that he understood, he would not really comprehend it.

Psalm 36:6

Your justice is like the highest mountains, your fairness like the deepest sea; you preserve mankind and the animal kingdom.

Psalm 39:6

Surely people go through life as mere ghosts. Surely they accumulate worthless wealth without knowing who will eventually haul it away."

Psalm 77:19

You walked through the sea; you passed through the surging waters, but left no footprints.

Psalm 97:2

Dark clouds surround him; equity and justice are the foundation of his throne.

Proverbs 30:2-3

Surely I am more brutish than any other human being, and I do not have human understanding;

Luke 18:32-34

For he will be handed over to the Gentiles; he will be mocked, mistreated, and spat on.

John 16:18-19

So they kept on repeating, "What is the meaning of what he says, 'In a little while'? We do not understand what he is talking about."

Romans 11:33

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how fathomless 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 justice is like the highest mountains, your fairness like the deepest sea; you preserve mankind and the animal kingdom.
Psalm 77:19
You walked through the sea; you passed through the surging waters, but left no footprints.
Psalm 97:2
Dark clouds surround him; equity and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Proverbs 30:2
Surely I am more brutish than any other human being, and I do not have human understanding;
Ecclesiastes 8:17
then I discerned all that God has done: No one really comprehends what happens on earth. Despite all human efforts to discover it, no one can ever grasp it. Even if a wise person claimed that he understood, he would not really comprehend it.
Romans 11:33
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how fathomless his ways!

Too painful for me

Psalm 39:6
Surely people go through life as mere ghosts. Surely they accumulate worthless wealth without knowing who will eventually haul it away."
Luke 18:32
For he will be handed over to the Gentiles; he will be mocked, mistreated, and spat on.
John 16:18
So they kept on repeating, "What is the meaning of what he says, 'In a little while'? We do not understand what he is talking about."

General references

Psalm 94:19
When worries threaten to overwhelm me, your soothing touch makes me happy.

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