Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Human reason is not adequate for the task, and our philosophies tend to mislead us, New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For the thoughts of mortal men are fearful, and our counsels uncertain. Wisdom 9:12So shall my works be acceptable, and I shall govern thy people justly, and shall be worthy of the throne of my father. Wisdom 9:13 For who among men is he that can know the counsel of God? or who can think what the will of God is? Wisdom 9:15 For the corruptible body is a load upon the soul, and the earthly habitation presseth down the mind that museth upon many things. Wisdom 9:16 And hardly do we guess aright at things that are upon earth: and with labour do we find the things that are before us. But the things that are in heaven, who shall search out? Context Wisdom 9…13For who among men is he that can know the counsel of God? or who can think what the will of God is? 14For the thoughts of mortal men are fearful, and our counsels uncertain. 15For the corruptible body is a load upon the soul, and the earthly habitation presseth down the mind that museth upon many things.… Cross References Wisdom 9:12 So shall my works be acceptable, and I shall govern thy people justly, and shall be worthy of the throne of my father. Wisdom 9:13 For who among men is he that can know the counsel of God? or who can think what the will of God is? Wisdom 9:15 For the corruptible body is a load upon the soul, and the earthly habitation presseth down the mind that museth upon many things. Wisdom 9:16 And hardly do we guess aright at things that are upon earth: and with labour do we find the things that are before us. But the things that are in heaven, who shall search out? |
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